General
Article 01
What is a Total Hip Replacement
A comprehensive overview of total hip replacement — what the surgery involves, who it's for, and what to expect.
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01 — GENERAL INFORMATION
Foundations & Overview
General
Article 02
Hip Arthritis
Understanding hip arthritis — the causes, symptoms, stages, and when conservative management transitions to surgery.
General
Article 03
Am I Too Old for a Hip or Knee Replacement?
There is no upper age limit for joint replacement. What matters is medical fitness — not chronological age.
General
Article 04
Am I Too Young for a Hip or Knee Replacement?
Joint replacement in younger patients — implant longevity, activity expectations, and when surgery is the right choice.
General
Article 05
Osteoarthritis on Hip and Knee Xrays
How to read an X-ray for arthritis — the four key signs Dr Liew looks for and what they mean for surgical planning.
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02 — PRE-OPERATIVE
Preparation & Planning
Pre-operative
Article 06
My Reasoning for Total Hip Replacements
Why Dr Liew uses the direct anterior approach combined with 3D planning and patient-specific technology for every hip replacement.
Pre-operative
Article 07
Nutrition and Joint Replacements
How weight, BMI, protein intake, and nutritional status influence surgical outcomes and recovery after joint replacement.
Pre-operative
Article 08
What is my Hip or Knee Replacement Made of?
The materials behind modern joint replacements — alloys, ceramics, and polyethylene, and why material choice matters.
Pre-operative
Article 09
What is a Hip Approach
The different surgical approaches to the hip joint explained — and why the choice of approach shapes your entire recovery.
Pre-operative
Article 10
Minimally Invasive Surgery
What "minimally invasive" really means in hip surgery — how incision size, muscle preservation, and recovery are connected.
Pre-operative
Article 11
Bilateral Total Hip Replacements
Having both hips replaced — simultaneous versus staged surgery, and what drives the decision for each patient.
Pre-operative
Article 12
Total Hip Replacement via DAA — What are the Risk Factors?
An honest review of the risks associated with total hip replacement via the direct anterior approach.
Pre-operative
Article 13
Frequently Asked Questions before Total Hip Replacement Surgery
Answers to the most common questions patients ask before their total hip replacement — recovery, risks, and what to bring.
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03 — MY TECHNIQUE
Surgical Approach & Technology
My Technique
Article 14
Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Replacements
A detailed explanation of the direct anterior approach — the muscle-sparing technique Dr Liew uses for every hip replacement.
My Technique
Article 15
Direct Anterior Approach — Traction Table or No Traction Table?
The role of the carbon fibre table in the direct anterior approach — how specialised positioning enables greater precision.
My Technique
Article 16
The Anterior Approach for Hip Replacement — Is it right for you?
Not every patient is the same — when the anterior approach is ideal, and when other factors come into play.
My Technique
Article 17
The Bikini incision for Total Hip Replacements
The bikini-line incision variant of the direct anterior approach — aesthetics, access, and when Dr Liew uses it.
My Technique
Article 18
Enhanced Accuracy During Hip Replacement Surgery
How 3D pre-operative planning and patient-specific custom jigs deliver unparalleled implant positioning accuracy.
My Technique
Article 19
Technology and Innovation – What I use now
The specific technologies Dr Liew uses in every hip replacement today — from imaging and planning to the operating table.
My Technique
Article 20
Materials in a Total Hip Replacement
A deep-dive into the materials that make up a modern hip prosthesis — titanium alloys, ceramics, and why they are chosen.
My Technique
Article 21
The Hip Prosthesis I Use for Total Hip Replacements
The specific implant system Dr Liew uses — why it was chosen, its design principles, and the bearing surfaces selected.
My Technique
Article 22
What Happens on the Day of Surgery
A step-by-step walk through your surgery day — from arrival and admission, through theatre, to the recovery room.
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04 — POST-OPERATIVE
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Post-operative
Article 01
Can I Run After a Hip Replacement?
High-impact activity after hip replacement — what the evidence says and Dr Liew's approach.
Post-operative
Article 02
How I Close the Skin After Replacement
The final step in surgery — how wound closure technique affects healing and scar appearance.
Post-operative
Article 03
Longevity of a hip replacement
How long does a hip replacement last, and what factors affect the lifespan of the implant?