Total Joint Replacement FAQs

Deciding to have a total joint replacement surgery can be a step towards better health. This page will cover the different types of total joint replacement procedures and surgery available, as well as who may qualify for these procedures.

Presbyterian offers outpatient orthopedic care, coordinated pre-surgery education classes and physical therapy in the Albuquerque metro area and in orthopedics clinics across New Mexico.

When do you need a hip replacement?

What is the difference between a posterior total hip replacement and anterior total hip replacement?

Who is a good candidate for anterior hip replacement surgery?

How long does it take to recover from anterior hip replacement surgery?

Why should you go to Presbyterian Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery for your hip replacement?

We are recognized for our clinical care in hip and knee replacement.

Presbyterian Hospital* has been certified by the Joint Commission in hip replacement and knee replacement. To achieve this certification, organizations must meet the core requirements in the Disease-Specific Care Manual which include three main components: standards, clinical practice guidelines, and performance measurement.