Are you considering Hip Replacement Surgery?

Any surgery is a big decision, but for those who have suffered with constant pain in their joints, replacement surgery is a valid option. Hip Replacement Surgery is usually suggested as a viable remedy when a health condition or injury affects the normal functions of the hip joint, typically arthritis or damage from injury to the area. Reduced mobility, pain whilst resting, and difficulty when moving are all signs that the hip joint isn't fully operational. When non-surgical means fail to control the resulting pain from the hip joint, Hip Replacement Surgery becomes necessary for the suffering patient.

Why consider Hip Replacement Surgery?

Most people who are considering hip replacement experience pain which interupts sleep, and have limited mobility affecting their day-to-day activities. They experience pain whilst resting, and other treatments or medications have proved unsuitable. They are taking anti-inflammatory medication and/or pain medicine on a regular basis and the pain is generally progressive. GPs are likely to recommend hip replacement surgery if they finds that your hip has been irreversibly damaged, your pain and other symptoms are not improving with medicines and if you are medically fit to undergo the operation. With further consultation, Hip Replacement Surgery may be offered to you as a solution to your health problems. Replacing the damaged hip joint with an artificial one can help reduce pain and increase mobility. The most apparent benefit of hip replacement is dramatic pain relief. Almost all patients have complete, or near complete, relief of pain. As the pain lessens, function also improves. Most patients have better range of motion and limp less.

What is Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement surgery is a medical intervention to replace a damaged or worn hip joint with an artificial joint. When the hip joint has worn to the point when it no longer does its job, an artificial hip (called a prosthesis) made of metal and plastic can take its place. The surgery to implant the prosthesis is termed a total hip replacement. The hip replacement recreates the normal function of the hip - Hip replacement surgery aims to relieve Hip pain and improve movement, bringing an improved quality of life to the patients.

Although the replacement hip will not last forever, an artificial hip is expected to last at least 20 years, depending on how active you are and the type of replacement you have. You will be advised of the limitations of your new replacement hip joint, including which activities to avoid and how best to care for your new hip.

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Hip Replacement operations are carried out worldwide with excellent results, usually on patients who are aged 65 or older.
While the idea of getting an artificial joint may be frightening to some, it is one of the safest and most effective and successful medical procedures. Hip Replacement provides a long-term solution for worn or damaged hip joints caused by injury or disease, such as osteoarthritis, which can cause severe pain and loss of mobility.

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