Richie's Return with the Anterior Approach - Healthcare Abroad

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Richie’s Return

Hip Replacement
16/12/2024

Richie’s Return

Richie Power returned to Denia in Novmber for his second hip replacement with Healthcare Abroad this year. In February 2024 Richie made the journey from Youghal in Cork to Denia for surgery on his right hip with Healthcare Abroad. Happy with the results, Richie chose Healthcare Abroad for a second time and underwent surgery in November on his left hip in HCB Denia. Dr. Lucas Kleijn performed the operation using the anterior approach method, known for faster healing and increased range of motion after surgery.

Have a look at Richie’s video just 3 days after surgery and see first hand the benefits of the Anterior Approach: https://www.facebook.com/Healthcareabroad1/videos/935880071789455

Our specialist from the Netherlands Dr, Lucas Kleijn has performed over 2000 anterior approach operations and is a renowned expert.

Thanks to the EU Cross-Border Directive all Irish residents are entitled to free healthcare in the EU, you can get seen in as little as 20 days, why wait?

If you or a loved one are suffering with hip, back, or knee pain call us on +353 (0)1 267 8011 to find out how we can help you.

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