If you have joint pain, stiffness, or swelling in your hips but find that walking aids, medication, and physical therapy aren’t working, then it might be time to consider hip replacement surgery. At Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester, the board-certified orthopedic surgeons are committed to helping patients of all ages improve and maintain their range of motion and performance. One of the best ways to improve mobility, relieve pain, and improve the function of the hip joint is through hip replacement.

3 Questions About Hip Replacement Answered

What Is A Hip Replacement?

During hip replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, the orthopedic surgeon removes the diseased parts of your hip and replaces them with prostheses, or artificial parts. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 332,000 total hip replacements are performed in the United States each year.

Who Should Have A Hip Replacement?

If you have hip joint pain that interferes with your daily life, then you should consider hip replacement surgery. There are many reasons you might have hip joint damage, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteonecrosis, injury, fracture, and bone tumors. Speak with your doctor to see if you are a good candidate for the surgery. 

What Can I Expect After Surgery?

After hip replacement surgery, you will spend up to four days in the hospital recovering. You will work with various therapists, including respiratory therapists who will help you improve your lung capacity and physical therapists who will help you to bend and sit properly to prevent injury to your new hip. Full recovery from hip replacement surgery can take up to six months.

If you want to decrease your pain, increase mobility, and improve your overall quality of life, schedule an appointment with one of the orthopedic doctors at Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester to discuss hip replacement. For more information, visit the Orthopaedic Associates Of Rochester website or call (585) 723­-3000.