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How many new hip replacement patients are not really happy with their new hip ?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A few percent: Historically good and excellent results occur in 90-95% of patients, with 0.5-1% having serious complications. Remember, this is usually an older group of patients undergoing major surgery. The 3 main complaints include residual pain, dislocations, and leg length issues. Most can be addressed non-surgically. Avery few will not get pain relief due to associated spinal pathology.
Answered 7/26/2013
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Less than 5%: About 95% of patients have what is characterized as a good or excellent result, which means that they have relief of their preoperative pain, and return of their lost function.
Answered 3/13/2016
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