Hip Replacement Surgery

What is it?

Points To Remember About Hip Replacement Surgery

• Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts.
• The goals of hip replacement surgery are to relieve pain, help the hip joint work better, and improve walking and other movements.
• Risks of problems after hip replacement surgery are much lower than they used to be.
• People usually spend one to four days in the hospital after hip replacement surgery. It takes about three to six months to be completely well.
• An exercise program can reduce joint pain and stiffness.
• Wearing away of the joint surface may become a problem after 15 to 20 years, and may require replacement of the joint.

Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts.

The goals of hip replacement surgery are to:

• Relieve pain.
• Help the hip joint work better.
• Improve walking and other movements.