Many people suffering with arthritis, hip pain, and stiffness can now choose a less invasive procedure when considering hip replacement surgery.The Anterior surgical procedure is a technique that minimizes the pain and time from surgery to recovery. The Anterior Approach allows the surgeon to reach the hip joint from the front of the hip as opposed to the lateral (side), or the posterior (back) approach.Kristopher M. Williams, DO, Schneck Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, is here to discuss the Anterior surgical procedure and how it can the procedure you are looking for.