Is Total Hip Replacement Surgery The Right Choice For You?

You, your family, your primary care physician, and your orthopaedic surgeon should all work together to decide if you need total hip replacement surgery. Your doctor would normally recommend you to an orthopaedic surgeon for a preliminary assessment before making this choice.

Hip replacement surgery may be recommended for several reasons. It is the right time to go for hip replacement surgery if you are experiencing the following conditions:The pain in the hip limits everyday activities like walking and bending

Having trouble moving or lifting your leg because of stiffness in your hip Hip pain that doesn’t go away while you’re at rest

Physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, or walking supports do not provide adequate pain relief

Candidates for Surgery

Total hip replacements are not categorically restricted by age or weight. Surgery recommendations are based on a patient’s pain level and level of disability, not on their age. However, the majority of patients who undergo a total hip replacement are aged 50 to 80, but orthopaedic surgeons evaluate each patient individually. A total hip replacement can be performed at any age, including children with juvenile arthritis and elderly patients with degenerative arthritis.

After The Surgery

Most people who undergo hip replacement notice increased mobility and improvement in overall quality of life.One of the main benefits of surgery is the relief of pain. After having the surgery, you may experience some pain at first, but you will be given medication to help ease it.It should take two weeks for the pain associated with the surgery to begin to vanish. However, long-lasting pain can affect some people, and in these circumstances, additional care may be required.Mobility may also improve following a hip replacement, although it may not be as good as a healthy natural hip joint. There may be less pain, so moving may be easier. However, you will probably experience greater improvement if you actively participate in your recovery – for example, by doing the exercises recommended for you.

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 recommendations are based on a patient’s pain level and level of disability, not on their age. However, the majority of patients who undergo a total hip replacement are aged 50 to 80, but orthopaedic surgeons evaluate each patient individually. A total hip replacement can be performed at any age, including children with juvenile arthritis and elderly patients with degenerative arthritis.