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Is chronic hip pain, irritation or stiffness making it difficult to get around, do the things you enjoy or even get a good night's rest? You may be a candidate for total hip replacement surgery.
The degenerative effects of arthritis, along with severe hip injuries and deformities, are reasons for total hip replacement surgery, known as total hip arthroplasty. Regardless of the cause of your hip issues, orthopedic hip surgeons at HonorHealth are committed to eliminating your pain and getting you back to doing the things you enjoy.
Total hip replacement surgery is one of the most common orthopedic surgical procedures for patients 50-80 years old. At HonorHealth, orthopedic hip surgeons use advanced surgical robotic and image-guided technologies and the latest in prosthetic implant devices to replace damaged or diseased cartilage and bone in the hip joint. Prosthetic implants are made of long-lasting, medical-grade, metal, ceramic or plastic materials.
During surgery, your specialist will:
Specialists use two main approaches to total hip replacement surgery. Depending on your condition, your surgeon's preference and other factors, you may have:
Surgical advances mean shorter hospital stays after surgery. In most cases, you'll begin standing and walking with support the day of your surgery. You'll likely be able to go home within 24-48 hours. Before you're discharged from the hospital, your care team will ensure that you're able to:
Your recovery plan probably also will include comprehensive outpatient physical therapy at an HonorHealth facility. Therapy will help you regain strength, improve movement and function, and get you back to doing the activities you love.