Coping with HIP REPLACEMENT
Once other treatments have been tried, surgery may be the best option to improve quality of life
Once other treatments have been tried, surgery may be the best option to improve quality of life
Commonly used for painful, stiff hip joints caused by osteoarthritis, total or partial hip replacements are needed when initial treatments haven’t helped and symptoms are affecting daily life. Other conditions needing hip replacement include immune system diseases causing joint damage, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and damage after a fall. A hip replacement can last for at least 15 years and significantly improve daily life. Normally, the bones are covered with a layer of tough cartilage tissue ...