How long do a total hip replacement last?

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.

Depends: Longevity of hip replacements depend on patient factors such as activity and weight, surgeon factors such as the accuracy of implantation, and implant factors. European registry data suggest that greater than 85% of hips will still be working well at 15 yrs after implantation.

Expect 30+ years: A well-done modern hip implant should go a very long time.

HIP REPLACEMENT: Hip replacement is major surgery and takes many hours to do it. Severe swelling after or is due to traumatic surgery and not well established circulation yet. They have to use crutches, undergo intensive physical therapy to properly walk again.

Usually 10 - 15 year: It depend on the level of activity and age at the time of hip replacement. Most hip prostheses which are used currently are expected to last for at least 10 and maybe as long as 20 years before a replacement is necessary.

Expect 30+ years: A well-done modern hip implant should go a very long time.