Question 1

what about a total hip replacement?

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Wonderful: The hip replacement is one of the best procedures we can perform. It takes patients with daily pain and inability to live a quality life, and within weeks allows the patient to start a new life. It does have risks, and those need to be weighed against the benefits. Knee replacements and shoulder replacements are similar.

Question 2

total hip replacement failure rate?

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Low: Patient factors, implant factors, and surgeon factors all contribute to the longevity of hip replacements.  Based on european registry data, greater that 85% of hip  replacements will still be functioning well 15 years after implantation.

Question 3

what is meant by total hip replacement?

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Both sides of joint : Total refers to both sides of the hip joint - are replaced often metal on one side (the ball) and a special plastic on the other side the cup.

Question 4

how long do a total hip replacement last?

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15-25 yrs or longer: Most contemporary hip replacement bearings will last 15-25 years. The heavier your are or the more active you are on your hip, the faster the bearings can wear down. Bearings can be changed decades later if they wear down. Metal on plastic bearings have the least controversial issues and are the most commonly implanted. Other bearings have pros and cons and include ceramic  or metal on metal.

Question 5

how can i prepare for a total hip replacement?

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Be informed...: Ask questions, understand the procedure, the risks, the recovery time frame, the number of procedures a year your physician performs and whether or not the hospital has an orthopedic unit to manage you after surgery.   Exercising as tolerated is always useful too. The stronger you are heading into surgery, the stronger you are coming out.

Question 6

total hip replacement - how long does it take?

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1-2 hours: It depend on the complexity of the problem.

Question 7

is the total hip replacement a risky thing to do?

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Not too Risky: There are some risks and these should be discussed with your surgeon. But in general the risks are low and the benefits for the right patient are significant.

Question 8

is total hip replacement a very common procedure?

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YES: Total hip replacements are one of the most common procedures performed.  Over 285,000 are performed yearly in the USA.

Question 9

who is a good candidate for total hip replacement?

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Pain... : The decision to pursue a joint replacement is based on your perception of how significantly your quality of life is being limited by the pain you are suffering due to arthritis.   This is primarily a quality of life decision.  You should be the person who determines when it needs to be done after your surgeon mentions that it is a consideration.

Question 10

total hip replacement.   how long for recuperating?

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Varies: It varies a lot based upon the patient and also the technique used.  Most patients are doing well by 2-6 weeks, but you can improve even to 6 months after surgery.

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