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GENERAL OVERVIEW
Hip replacements involve surgically removing damaged bone and cartilage from the hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant. This procedure aims to relieve pain and restore mobility, allowing patients to return to their daily activities.
Arthritis is one of the most common reasons patients require hip replacement surgery. Over time, the inflammation and joint degeneration caused by arthritis lead to the gradual breakdown of the hip’s protective cartilage. As the cartilage wears away, the bones in the hip joint begin to rub against each other, resulting in pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. These progressive changes can make everyday activities—such as walking, climbing stairs, or even resting—painful and difficult.
Osteoarthritis happens as cartilage thins and roughens.
Activity pain, morning stiffness, swelling, grinding, loss of motion.
Age, prior injury, genetics, excess weight.
Activity, PT, weight optimization, meds, injections.
The hip is replaced through the front of the thigh without cutting major muscles. Most patients walk the same day and have fewer precautions afterward.
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Hip replacement resurfaces the ball‑and‑socket with smooth, durable implants to remove bone‑on‑bone friction. The goal is pain relief and a strong, stable hip that moves freely.
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If there’s a question that isn’t answered here, please feel free to inquire and I can answer other questions you may have.
Most people have a dramatic drop in hip pain and can return to everyday activities with better function once healing progresses. Surgical soreness improves over the first few weeks, and by ~6 weeks many daily tasks feel much easier.
Modern hips have low annual failure rates (~0.5–1%/yr). That translates to about 90–95% still functioning at 10 years and 80–85% at 20 years (and likely improving as materials advance). (AAHKS)
For most patients, routine antibiotics are not recommended for dental cleanings or minor procedures. Decisions are individualized if you have special risks (e.g., immune suppression or prior joint infection). We’ll guide you. (AAHKS)
Possibly. Hip implants can trigger security alarms. Tell the TSA officer you have a joint implant; screening can be done safely (often with advanced imaging instead of a standard metal detector). (OrthoInfo)
Either general or regional (commonly spinal)—often with sedative so you “sleep” through surgery. Many centers favor regional because it can mean less nausea, fewer clots, and less opioid use, when appropriate. Your anesthesia team will tailor the plan to you. (AAHKS)
Typically about 1–2 hours of operative time (your overall time in the OR is a bit longer for anesthesia and setup). (OrthoInfo)
Book an appointment with our online booking tool or call the office. Most new patients are seen within two weeks, and there’s free parking at both clinics.
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