Severe Hip Pain Affecting Your Daily Life? Total Hip Replacement Surgery Can Help You Walk Comfortably Again.
If you are a senior, working adult, or active individual in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur struggling with chronic hip pain, stiffness, or difficulty walking, you may benefit from Total Hip Replacement Surgery. Hip problems can significantly affect your independence, work responsibilities, and overall quality of life.
At Lao Orthopedic Clinic, we provide advanced Total Hip Replacement Surgery for patients across Bicol, Naga City, Legazpi City, and Camarines Sur. Our goal is to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help you return to daily activities with confidence. We understand the needs of our local community and offer safe, evidence-based orthopedic care focused on long-term recovery.
Total Hip Replacement Surgery, also known as a hip arthroplasty procedure, involves replacing a damaged hip joint with a durable hip joint prosthesis. This surgery is recommended when conservative treatments no longer relieve pain or improve mobility.
Degenerative joint disease causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Loss of blood supply to the hip joint leading to bone damage.
Injuries that significantly affect hip joint stability and function.
Persistent discomfort that does not improve with medications or therapy.
Difficulty bending, walking, or climbing stairs in Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur.
Pain that disrupts sleep and limits independence.
Replacing the damaged joint reduces chronic hip pain.
Patients regain the ability to walk, sit, and perform daily tasks comfortably.
Better mobility supports independence for seniors in Camarines Sur and active lifestyles in Naga and Legazpi.
Minimally invasive hip surgery techniques, including anterior approach hip replacement, may be considered based on individual needs and anatomy. Understanding posterior vs anterior hip surgery options allows personalized planning.
Regional or general anesthesia ensures comfort throughout the procedure.
The damaged bone and cartilage are carefully removed.
A durable hip joint prosthesis is placed to restore smooth joint movement.
Depending on the case, anterior approach hip replacement or other surgical approaches may be used.
The surgical site is carefully closed to promote healing.
The hip arthroplasty procedure is performed with precision to ensure long-term stability and function.
The hip replacement recovery timeline varies depending on age, overall health, and adherence to rehabilitation.
Patients in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, and Camarines Sur can expect:
Post-surgical discomfort is managed with prescribed medication.
Standing and walking with assistance may begin soon after surgery.
Structured rehabilitation strengthens muscles and improves joint function.
Most patients resume normal routines within weeks to months, following medical guidance.
Following the recommended hip replacement recovery timeline improves long-term results.
Patients across Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, and Camarines Sur trust Lao Orthopedic Clinic for advanced joint reconstruction procedures.
Dr. Lawrence Lao is a trained specialist in Orthopedic Traumatology from East Avenue Medical Center. His credentials include:
His advanced fellowship training in hip and knee reconstruction ensures precise and safe Total Hip Replacement Surgery for patients throughout the Bicol region.
We offer minimally invasive hip surgery options when appropriate, focusing on accurate implant placement and long-term stability.
From consultation to post-operative physical therapy, we prioritize clear communication, individualized planning, and comprehensive support for every patient in Camarines Sur and nearby provinces.
Lao Orthopedic Clinic provides complete musculoskeletal care, including Sports Medicine, Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Hand, Spine, and Orthopedic Trauma services across Bicol.
Total Hip Replacement Surgery is a hip arthroplasty procedure that replaces a damaged hip joint with a prosthesis to relieve pain and restore mobility. It is available at Lao Orthopedic Clinic for patients in Bicol.
Dr. Lawrence Lao, a specialist in Orthopedic Traumatology trained at East Avenue Medical Center with fellowship training in Hip and Knee Advanced Reconstruction at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Sports Surgery and Arthroscopy at Thammasat University Hospital, performs Total Hip Replacement Surgery in Bicol.
Common conditions include osteoarthritis of the hip, avascular necrosis treatment cases, and severe hip fractures that affect daily life.
The hip replacement recovery timeline varies but often includes early walking within days and gradual return to full activity over several months.
Patients choose Lao Orthopedic Clinic because of Dr. Lawrence Lao’s medical training at the University of Santo Tomas, residency at East Avenue Medical Center, fellowship training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Thammasat University Hospital, and board certification as a Fellow of the Philippine Orthopedic Association.
If chronic hip pain is limiting your mobility in Bicol, Naga, Legazpi, or Camarines Sur, Total Hip Replacement Surgery at Lao Orthopedic Clinic can help restore comfort and independence.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Lawrence Lao today and receive trusted orthopedic care focused on safe surgery, structured recovery, and long-term hip joint stability.
