Deciding About Hip Replacement

Possible Hip Replacement Surgery Complications
Despite its complexity, hip replacement surgery is a procedure with a high success rate. Although any surgical procedure carries the risk of complications, they are quite rare. It is important for patients to understand these risks prior to consenting
Read more Possible Hip Replacement Surgery Complications
Hip Osteoarthritis (Arthritis)
Osteoarthritis, also known as “wear and tear” arthritis is a degenerative disease in which the surface cartilage of a joint wears away eventually leaving just bone beneath it exposed. Healthy cartilage acts as padding in the joint and under normal
Read more Hip Osteoarthritis (Arthritis)
How successful is hip replacement surgery?
Total hip replacement is one of the most successful and cost effective interventions in medicine with over 310,000 such procedures performed in the United States in 2010.1 The incidence of hip replacements increased by 49% between 2000 and 20101 due
Read more How successful is hip replacement surgery?
What are the risks of delaying my hip replacement surgery?
As a patient, only you can decide when you are ready for surgery. Doctors and surgeons may make recommendations, but the call is ultimately yours. So, what if you just opt to deal with the pain in your hip,
Read more What are the risks of delaying my hip replacement surgery?
How do I know if I need hip replacement surgery?
It is certainly true that not everyone with hip joint pain needs a total hip replacement, but when your quality of life grows increasingly diminished due to painful osteoarthritis, you may be advised by your doctor to consider
Read more How do I know if I need hip replacement surgery?
Why is it important to get a second opinion for a total hip replacement?
When choosing a hip replacement surgeon you will want to compare two or even three surgeons. Total hip surgery is a major time commitment (you could be recovering for up to two months). It’s also a major lifestyle change, and
Read more Why is it important to get a second opinion for a total hip replacement?
Reasons for Hip Replacement Surgery
There are several conditions which can lead to chronic hip pain and disability, requiring hip replacement. The overwhelming majority of hip replacement surgeries though are necessitated by arthritis. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis are the most
Read more Reasons for Hip Replacement Surgery
Choosing a Hip Replacement Surgeon
You’ve suffered through pain and discomfort related to your hip degeneration and have finally decided to consult with an orthopedic surgeon. Choosing the right orthopedic surgeon is very important to a successful surgery and recovery. A few considerations when
Read more Choosing a Hip Replacement Surgeon