“Hip replacement took the pain away.”

Rebecca’s Story

What was life like before joint replacement?
I was in extreme pain before I had my hip replaced. It was hard to get in and out of cars and painful to get in and out of bed.

What was the turning point for you?
I decided to move forward with surgery when the pain was affecting my quality of life.

How has joint replacement changed your life?
Hip replacement took the pain away.

What advice would you give others considering joint replacement?
If joint pain is affecting your enjoyment of life, don’t wait to see an orthopaedic surgeon about having your joint replaced.