Ken Baker, a multi-media journalist with Wave 3 News, undergoes hip replacement surgery while awake. The procedure was performed by Jonathan G. Yerasimides, M.D., a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, at Louisville Hip & Knee Institute.

Hip replacement surgery is a very common procedure in the United States today. Patients suffering from a decline in joint mobility brought on by arthritis, illness, or injury can benefit from hip replacement surgery. Hip replacement can restore mobility, alleviate pain, and help the patient get their life back.