Anterior Hip Foundation (AHF)

Do THA patients swell like TKAs? Does it matter? Swelling after TKA is a well-known challenge—but what about THA? Dr. Andrew Wickline has been pioneering a disruptive recovery protocol that minimizes swelling and pain, leading to faster recovery and earlier cessation of assistive devices after TKA. Now, he's turning his attention to THA. At #AHF2025, Dr. Wickline will share his swelling reduction strategies and his work toward developing a standardized swelling recovery curve for THAs—a potential game-changer in reducing post-op fall risk and infection rates. Stay ahead of the curve. Catch his presentation and more. Register for AHF 2025.

The itinerary for Track one of the 2025 AHF Traveling Fellowship is out, and you are not going to want to miss out on this opportunity! Learn first-hand from these leading anterior hip experts. 📍 California – Dr. Sah 📍 Colorado – Drs. Matta & Alden 📍 Georgia – Drs. DeCook & Bradbury 📍 Kentucky – Dr. Yerasimides We’re looking for early-career hip surgeons interested in gaining significant hands-on experience across both hospital and OR settings. Starting on May 21, 2025, the Fellowship packs a lot of experiences into just a couple of weeks. The journey culminates at AHF 2025 in Nashville, where fellows will connect with the global anterior hip community and showcase what they've learned. Apply now for this career-defining opportunity to refine your skills, gain exclusive mentorship, and expand your network.

Here’s how our own George Guild tackled yesterday’s case on OrthoBullets - would you have done the same?

How would you go about managing this patient - a 27-year-old female with right hip pain? What procedure would you perform and why? Share your votes and opinions.

Are you an emerging leader in anterior hip arthroplasty? The AHF Traveling Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications! 🌍✈️ Proudly supported by lead sponsor Smith+Nephew, this unique experience offers selected Fellows the chance to visit leading institutions, engage with world-class surgeons, and gain hands-on exposure to advanced anterior hip techniques, ASC and hospital settings, efficiency protocols, and much more.  Over the course of approximately two weeks leading up to AHF 2025 in Nashville, Fellows will connect, learn, and elevate their skills—culminating in a spotlight experience at the AHF 2025 event. Who should apply? Early career orthopedic surgeons eager to deepen their expertise in anterior hip arthroplasty. Why apply? ✅ Exclusive mentorship from leading anterior hip experts ✅ Immersive learning at renowned surgical centers ✅ A unique platform to grow, network, and refine your approach Applications are now open! For more info and to apply visit: https://lnkd.in/g_Bmk8Nb Not for you? Please share with any up and coming orthopedic rockstars who would benefit from the opportunity.

The Great Debates at #AHF2025 – Are You Ready to Weigh In? 💪 💥 Get ready for one of the most anticipated sessions at AHF 2025—The Great Debates! Featuring some of the hottest and most controversial topics in anterior hip arthroplasty, this high-energy session will put top experts head-to-head in a battle of evidence, experience, and insight. And who better to keep things fair and balanced than the one and only Charles Lawrie as our referee? Here’s a sneak peek at just a few of the topics that will be debated on the stage: 🔹 Collared vs Collarless: Which offers the best long-term stability? 🔹 Obesity vs Optimization: What's the ideal pre-op approach? 🔹 To Screw or Not to Screw? Fixation strategies under the spotlight. 🔹 Hip-Spine: Does it Matter? Implications for the anterior approach surgeon. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the anterior approach, The Great Debates promise thought-provoking dialogue, diverse opinions, and valuable takeaways to enhance your practice. Don’t miss out—register now for AHF 2025 and be part of the conversation that’s shaping the future of arthroplasty! Secure your spot today

📢 Call For Submissions for AHF 2025 Are you pushing the boundaries of anterior hip surgery? Or maybe you have groundbreaking insights, research, or techniques to share? #AHF2025 in Nashville is your stage to showcase your expertise and contribute to the advancement of anterior hip arthroplasty. We’re now accepting ePoster and multimedia submissions, offering you the opportunity to present your work to a global audience of orthopedic leaders, innovators, and peers. Find out more/ submit your work here: https://lnkd.in/dnrhDbss

#AHF2025 Keynote Spotlight: Prof. Richard Field This year we're feeding our Appetite for Disruption Disruption doesn’t always come with fanfare—it often looks like steadfast conviction in the face of resistance. At #AHF2025 in Nashville, Prof. Richard Field, a British pioneer in anterior approach hip replacement, will deliver a keynote that embodies this truth: “Keep calm and go anterior.” With over 30 years of groundbreaking contributions, Prof. Field has navigated the challenges of being a disruptor in the UK, where only 1% of surgeons use the anterior approach. His insights will resonate with anyone who has ever had to hold their ground, challenge convention, and inspire change for the next generation. Drawing parallels to Joel Matta's journey in the US, Prof. Field will explore how persistence, innovation, and belief in better outcomes can reshape the surgical landscape. This keynote promises to inspire, challenge, and equip attendees with a fresh perspective on what true disruption looks like in orthopedic surgery. Don’t miss this unforgettable talk at AHF 2025. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gD4UAPNz #Orthopedics #HipSurgery #DAA #AHF2025 #Innovation #Leadership #orthopedicsurgery #hipreplacement

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We’ve returned to Joel Matta’s journey to the Anterior Approach in the latest blog post. He shares how he refined the approach by adapting tools to be more effective (with the help of his trusty race car shop, naturally). He also covers his emphasis on transparency and the opposition this created: His background in acetabular and pelvic fracture surgery taught him to share all complications, including those that occurred during the development phase. However, this transparency promoted a backlash against the anterior approach. Critics eagerly highlighted, and often exaggerated, complications. But this wasn’t his first time experiencing opposition. He cheerfully continued to champion the approach. In fact, he relished the opposition saying:  “You can’t win the game if there’s no one to play against.” Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gZBt3UjK Join the conversation by registering for AHF 2025: https://lnkd.in/gD4UAPNz