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A hip replacement is necessary in most instances when arthritis has made it unbearable for a person to do such routine things as ascend stairs or walk a short distance. It is also an option when hip joints become diseased or have been injured during an accident. The basic concept behind a hip replacement is to remove the damaged bone... more »
Hip replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, is a common procedure that provides people with degenerative bone diseases, such as arthritis, a new lease on life. The damaged joints are removed and replaced with a prosthesis, providing patients with welcomed pain relief, increased mobility and improved hip function. Surgery to replace the... more »
Exercises following hip replacement surgery vary depending upon the amount of deterioration prior to your operation. A badly damaged hip may require a more extensive surgical procedure, a longer recovery time and additional precautions. Your surgeon will determine the start of your exercise program and the type of permitted exercises.... more »
Hip replacement surgery typically involves the surgical removal of the femoral head (ball) of the femur bone (thigh bone), together with the reconstruction and replacement of the acetabulum (socket) portion of the joint. This is usually done as treatment for end-stage degenerative arthritis, and the debilitating pain and mobility... more »
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can cause blood clotting; therefore, some doctors recommend stopping HRT before surgery, especially procedures that involve the knees or hip replacement. Both knee and hip surgeries have an increased risk of developing blood clots in the leg veins and in the lungs (venous thromboembolism). more »
Whether from an accidental injury or just advancing age many people experience pain in the hips...
From cosmetic procedures to necessary live saving operations all surgeries come with inherent...
Hip replacement surgery is a major surgical procedure designed to replace a worn-out, degraded hip joint with a prosthetic, or artificial, hip... more »
No one wants to feel like they are immobilized. Unfortunately, it is an experience that many people experience due to a breakdown in their hip... more »
Hip replacement surgery is a major operation and must be treated as such. If you are in need of a hip replacement, you no doubt have already gone... more »
When we’re young and healthy without the occurrence of accidents, it’s easy to take our legs for granted. In the event of a bad hip our way of... more »
Hip replacement surgery is a major operation, so choosing the right surgeon is of the utmost importance. The best way is to get a second opinion... more »
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