Home > Orthopedics > Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on May 14, 2010 by DetroitDMC, Views: 7500 Anterior hip replacement surgery: Traditionally hip replacement surery is performed from a side approach. An anterior approach (from the front), can decrease the recovery time because some of the muscles do not have to be cut from this approach.