Everything You Need To Know About Hip Replacements

Everything You Need To Know
About Hip Replacements

What Is Hip
Replacement Surgery?
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Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip
arthroplasty, is typically recommended for
people with severe hip damage, most often
caused by:
○ Osteoarthritis
○ Rheumatoid arthritis
○ Trauma-related arthritis
During hip replacement surgery, an orthopedic
surgeon removes the damaged parts of the hip
joint and replaces them with artificial parts.
These artificial joints act exactly like your
normal hip joints and can help reduce pain and
improve your quality of life.

Types of Hip
Replacement Surgery
There are various types of hip replacement surgeries,
including:
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Total hip replacement: This is the most
common type of hip replacement, and involves
replacing both the femoral head and
acetabulum with an artificial prosthesis.
Hip revision: A hip revision involves typically
minimally invasive surgery to repair an artificial
hip joint.
Partial hip replacement: A partial hip
replacement only switches the femoral head,
and is only suitable for patients with specific hip
fractures.

What To Expect From
Hip Replacement
Surgery
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You may need to start preparing for hip surgery
several weeks before the date. On the day, the
surgeon will make an incision along the side of
your thigh and remove and replace the hip joints
through this opening.
Once you are fully recovered from hip replacement
surgery, you can expect a range of benefits,
including:
○ Pain relief
○ Better range and ease of movement
○ Better joint function
○ Improved overall quality of life

Potential Risks
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Although only 4% of adults who have hip surgery
experience any sort of complications, there is still a
possibility of being at an increased risk of:
○ Blood clots
○ Nerve injury
○ Hip dislocation
○ Bleeding
○ Infection
○ A loosened hip implant requiring revision surgery
If you have an active infection or severe osteoporosis
during your pre-surgical consultation, your doctor may
not recommend you for hip replacement surgery.

What To Expect
From Recovery
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Once the surgery is completed you may
experience general pain associated with the
procedure. Your doctor should prescribe you a
pain medication and antibiotic to prevent
infection.
Physical therapy is an essential part of recovery
and will start within 24 hours of your surgery.
A full recovery may take anywhere between a
few weeks to several months.

How Do You Know If You Need
Hip Replacement Surgery?
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If you have any of the following conditions you may need
hip replacement surgery:
○ Osteoarthritis
○ Rheumatoid arthritis
○ Osteonecrosis
○ Severe injuries or broken bones
Symptoms that may indicate you need hip replacement
surgery include:
○ Pain in the hip, groin, or buttocks
○ Pain that gets worse when you are active or put
weight on your leg
○ Stiffness of the hip
○ Loss of mobility
○ Difficulty sleeping or walking

About Us
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Crystal Run Healthcare is a primary, speciality,
and urgent care medical provider with various
locations across New York State.
By providing evidence-based care and cuttingedge
technology, Crystal Run Healthcare offers
exceptional quality services that allows its
facilities to perform hip replacement surgery
among a range of other treatments.
You can easily book an appointment with many
Crystal Run Healthcare physicians including a
urologist and urogynecologist through the
website or contact us if you need additional
assistance.

Sources
https://www.verywellhealth.com/considering-hip-replacement-surgery-2549565
https://medlineplus.gov/hipreplacement.html