Hip Replacement

Our orthopaedic surgeons have the training and expertise to perform even the most complex hip surgeries. We also treat previous failed hip surgeries, remove existing hardware, and perform total hip replacements.

Our board-certified orthopaedic surgeons have fellowship training in the latest hip replacement surgical techniques, including anterior hip replacements We have perfected methods for the very best in pre-operative and post-operative care, preventing complications and getting the best outcomes for hip replacement surgery.

Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute is also among locations offering the anterior total hip replacements. This minimally invasive surgery for hip replacement allows exposure from the front of the hip joint as opposed to the side (lateral) or the back (posterior). With this particular technique, the hip is replaced through a natural interval between the muscles on the front part of the thigh. The gluteal muscles that attach to the posterior and lateral pelvis and femur are left undisturbed. This lack of disturbance in the lateral and posterior soft tissues also accounts for immediate stability of the hip and potentially lowers the risk of dislocation. Following the direct anterior approach, some patients may be allowed to bend their hip freely and to avoid some, cumbersome, post-operative restrictions.

If you are having constant pain, trouble sleeping, and difficulty starting to walk when rising from a chair, you are probably ready to consider hip replacement surgery. Your hip surgeon will show you the most advanced hip replacement options that are suitable for your needs, listen to your concerns, and always focus on your safety.

We are committed to keeping you fully informed. You will know what expect before, during, and after your hip replacement surgery. You will have a thorough pre-anesthesia risk evaluation, plenty of time for questions, and all the individualized care and attention you need.


Conditions Treated

Hip replacement surgery is an option if you or a loved one suffer from the following conditions:

Degenerative Joint Disease



Meet our Hip Replacement Specialists:

Name Specialties Location
Shulman, Brandon, MD Shulman, Brandon, MD 203.845.2200
  • Hand Surgery
  • Norwalk
  • Westport
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Forlizzi, Julianne M., MD Forlizzi, Julianne M., MD 203.797.1500
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Danbury
Campbell, Curtis, MD Campbell, Curtis, MD 203.268.2882
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Bernstein, Jenna A., MD Bernstein, Jenna A., MD 203.601.5243
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Ramji, Alim F., MD Ramji, Alim F., MD 203.601.5243
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trumbull
De Oliveira Coutinho, Pedro, MD De Oliveira Coutinho, Pedro, MD
4.7 /5
112 surveys
203.332.4125
  • Neurosurgery
  • Bridgeport
  • Westport
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Anighoro, Kenoma, MD Anighoro, Kenoma, MD 203.865.6784
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Hamden
  • Milford
  • Branford
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Probasco, William, MD Probasco, William, MD 203.337.2600
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fairfield
Amoo-Achampong, Kelms, MD Amoo-Achampong, Kelms, MD 888.676.3627
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
  • Shelton
  • Trumbull
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Driesman, Adam, MD Driesman, Adam, MD 203.337.2600
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Shelton
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
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Martin, David, MD Martin, David, MD 203.601.5236
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trumbull
Girasole, Gerard, MD Girasole, Gerard, MD 203.268.2882
  • Spine Surgery
  • Trumbull
Soojian, Michael Grant, MD Soojian, Michael Grant, MD 203.845.2200
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Darien
Protomastro, Paul, MD Protomastro, Paul, MD 203.845.2200
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Darien
  • Norwalk
  • Westport
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Richer, Ross, MD Richer, Ross, MD 203.377.5108
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Shelton
  • Fairfield
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FitzGibbons, James, MD, FAAOS FitzGibbons, James, MD, FAAOS 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Irving, John, MD Irving, John, MD 203.865.6784
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Hamden
  • Milford
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Brady, Robert, MD Brady, Robert, MD 203.845.2200
  • Spine Surgery
  • Norwalk
  • Westport
  • Darien
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Redler, Michael, MD Redler, Michael, MD 203.268.2882
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Frank, Joshua, MD Frank, Joshua, MD 203.845.2200
  • Sports Medicine
  • Norwalk
  • Westport
  • Darien
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Awad, John, MD Awad, John, MD 203.337.2600
  • Spine Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
  • Shelton
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Kwok, Patrick Wing-Hing, MD, FAAOS Kwok, Patrick Wing-Hing, MD, FAAOS 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Mintz, Abraham, MD Mintz, Abraham, MD
4.8 /5
160 surveys
203.372.6460
  • Spine Surgery
  • Shelton
Spak, James, MD Spak, James, MD 203.268.2882
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Cimino, William, MD Cimino, William, MD 203.255.7000
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Fairfield
Lynch, Michael, MD Lynch, Michael, MD 203.845.2200
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Norwalk
  • Westport
  • Darien
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Weiland, Daniel E., MD Weiland, Daniel E., MD 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Schachter, Aaron, MD Schachter, Aaron, MD 203.877.5522
  • Sports Medicine
  • Milford
  • Orange
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Malin, Joel, MD Malin, Joel, MD 203.337.2600
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
  • Shelton
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Backe, Henry, MD Backe, Henry, MD 203.337.2600
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Stratford
  • Shelton
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Brittis, Dante, MD Brittis, Dante, MD 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
  • Shelton
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Griffith, Cullen, MD Griffith, Cullen, MD 203.337.2600
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Sandrowski, Kristin, MD Sandrowski, Kristin, MD 888.676.3627
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Trumbull
Yanamadala, Vijay, MD, FAANS Yanamadala, Vijay, MD, FAANS
4.9 /5
111 surveys
203.332.3272
  • Neurosurgery
  • Westport
  • Milford
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Fletcher, Mark, MD Fletcher, Mark, MD 203.845.2200
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Norwalk
  • Westport
  • Darien
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Russo, Glenn, MD Russo, Glenn, MD 203.407.3508
  • Spine Surgery
  • Hamden
  • Hamden
  • Milford
  • Shelton
  • Wallingford
  • Branford
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Fabian, Lauren, MD Fabian, Lauren, MD 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Viola III, Anthony, DO Viola III, Anthony, DO 203.955.1202
  • Spine Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
  • Oxford
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Conaway, William, MD Conaway, William, MD 203.538.0020
  • Spine Surgery
  • Shelton
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
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Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center