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Hip Replacement
DePuy Synthes
Hip Replacement
The goal of hip replacement is to help you get back to an active lifestyle with less pain. In a total hip replacement surgery, doctors replace the diseased or damaged hip with an implant consisting of a stem, ball, liner, and acetabular cup.
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The goal of hip replacement is to help you get back to an active lifestyle with less pain. In a total hip replacement surgery, doctors replace the diseased or damaged hip with an implant consisting of a stem, ball, liner, and acetabular cup.
Overview
Hip replacement surgery in general is a successful operation 1,2. The success of your hip replacement is measured by your level of satisfaction with changes in your pain, discomfort, and mobility, as well as the durability of your implant over time. Individual results will vary, and you should discuss with your medical team things that may help contribute to a more successful outcome.
What Are My Treatment Options?
Hip Replacement Surgery
In a total hip replacement surgery, doctors replace the diseased or damaged hip with an implant consisting of a stem, ball, liner, and acetabular cup.
Hip Replacement using the Anterior Approach
The anterior approach to hip replacement surgery utilizes advanced technologies designed to help improve your surgical experience.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of chronic hip pain and discomfort, and along with rheumatoid arthritis and post-injury arthritis, may result in joint damage that often leads to the need for joint replacement.
How to Prepare
In the weeks leading up to surgery, your orthopaedic surgeon may:
- Restrict and/or supplement your diet
- Ask you to stop taking certain medications
- Refer you to a physical therapist and recommend if pre-surgical exercises are right for you
Choosing the Right Doctor
Hip pain is not necessarily something you have to live with. You may be able to do something about it. If your hip pain is interfering with your daily activities, such as getting in and out of bed, taking a shower or tying your shoelaces, this may be a sign it is time to seek help.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
From Hospital to Home
Your hip rehabilitation begins right after surgery as ordered by your surgeon.
Hospital Stay
Following a hip replacement surgery with the anterior approach, the typical hospital stay is a few days ³.
Follow Your Surgeon's Advice
After undergoing hip replacement surgery, it is important you have realistic expectations about the types of activities you may do.
Helpful Links
Hip Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy allows a surgeon to see inside the hip and to carry out procedures through tiny incisions.
Hip Fracture
A hip fracture refers to a break in the bones of the thigh or pelvis that make up the hip joint.
References
1. Kurtz SM, Lau EC, Ong KL, Adler EM, Kolisek FR, Manley MT. Which Clinical and Patient Factors Influence the National Economic Burden of Hospital Readmissions After Total Joint Arthroplasty? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2017 Dec;475(12):2926-2937.
2. Yin S, Zhang D, Du H, et al. Is there any difference in survivorship of total hip arthroplasty with different bearing surfaces? A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2015 Nov 15;8(11):21871-85.
3. Schweppe et al. Does Surgical Approach in Total Hip Arthroplasty Affect Rehabilitation, Discharge Disposition, and Readmission Rate? Surgical Technology International XXIII. 2013. Orthopedic Surgery, 219-227.
Important Safety Information
As with any medical treatment, individual results may vary. The performance of hip replacements depends on age, weight, activity level and other factors. There are potential risks and recovery takes time. If you have conditions that limit rehabilitation you should not have this surgery. Only an orthopaedic surgeon can tell you if hip replacement is right for you.
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