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Patient education · Hip
Am I a candidate for robotic hip replacement?
Michele R. D’Apuzzo, MD, is a University of Miami hip and knee surgeon in Miami. This page explains how candidacy is discussed. It does not tell you that you need a hip replacement. A visit decides.
UHealth SoLé Mia
2111 Sole Mia Way, 3rd Floor
North Miami, FL 33181
How candidacy is decided
Exam and imaging. Then a shared decision.
AAOS patient education describes hip replacement as a shared decision, not a choice based on an x-ray alone. History, exam, and imaging come first. Many people start with conservative care.
This is not a diagnosis
A website cannot tell you that your hip needs to be replaced. Pain, stiffness, and films are interpreted in clinic.
What is reviewed
How the hip limits walking, sleep, and daily life. Prior treatment. Other health issues. Recent x-rays, and other studies when needed.
Posterior / piriformis-sparing
The usual approach is minimally invasive posterior / piriformis-sparing, when anatomy allows. This is not an anterior or “bikini” pitch.
A tool, not a promise
AAHKS describes robotic assistance as a tool. It helps plan and guide bone work. Dr. D’Apuzzo operates. It does not guarantee less pain or a faster recovery.
The robot
Used for many primary hips. Not promised for every case.
The robot does not operate on its own. It is used for many primary replacements. Anatomy, implants, and the plan that day can mean a conventional instrumented hip instead.
Read robotic hip replacement for how the operation is planned. Compare methods on robotic vs conventional.
Next step
Question, then procedure, then campus, then call.
Pick the campus that is easier to reach. Both are primary. Tower West in Miami. SoLé Mia in North Miami.
Call (305) 689-2663 or (305) 256-4334. Or book at UHealth.
Can this page tell me I need a hip replacement?
No. This page is education. A visit after an exam and imaging decides.
Does robotic hip replacement mean a different incision?
The usual approach is minimally invasive posterior / piriformis-sparing, when anatomy allows. That is not an anterior or bikini approach. The robot is a planning and guidance tool.
Is the robot used for every hip?
No. It is used for many primary replacements. It is not promised for every case. The surgeon stays in control.
Where do I call about a robotic hip visit in Miami?
Tower West (305) 689-2663 or SoLé Mia (305) 256-4334. You can also book at UHealth.
Educational information. Not medical advice. Not a diagnosis. Medically reviewed by Michele R. D’Apuzzo, MD, August 30, 2026.
Call or book
Tower West or SoLé Mia.
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm. After hours (urgent, not 911): (305) 243-1000.