When to Undergo Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip pain is caused by several medical conditions that may need or not need hip replacement surgery, orthopedic experts say. If you are a person who is suffering from these medical conditions, there are factors which you need to consider before deciding to undergo hip replacement surgery, orthopedic doctors suggest. It is important to carefully consider and evaluate your health before deciding because hip replacement is a major medical surgery, based on the article at http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/hipreplacement/a/signs.htm. The surgery is performed to take out the damaged part of the hip joint and reinstate it with a hip implant. Here are some of the signs to look for to help you decide whether or not it is time for hip replacement surgery.


• Hip replacement surgery is usually required if one experienced chronic pain that keeps you awake, especially during night time.

• This pain is usually very chronic that it is not relieved despite using pain killers.

• Constant hip pain causes you to perform less of your daily activities.

• When a person may encounter difficulty in walking, riding a bike, swimming or hiking.

• When a person suffers from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and hip fracture.

• You may experience more pain during rainy days.

• When morning joint stiffness, which lasts less than 30 minutes, is evident.


An entire physical examination conducted by the doctor is required before undergoing the procedure. The doctor may make sure that before you undergo the surgery, you are healthy enough and able to complete the recovery process. However, a specialist, such as cardiologist, need to evaluate people with chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, if they want to undergo hip replacement surgery.


Stryker is one of the popular brands for hip replacement devices. The tiny metal shards that sheared off from the artificial joints may cause constant pain or infection and bloodstream is contaminated with high levels of metal, medical experts say. The Stryker lawsuit website offers more information about this matter.


References:

bonesmart.org/hip/conditions-leading-to-hip-replacement-surgery/?gclid=CILg2bGZ9bcCFa4l4godWxgArw

ehow.com/how_5647512_need-hip-replacement.html

orthopedics.about.com/cs/hipreplacement/a/signs.htm

zimmer.com/en-US/pc/article/who-needs-hip-surgery.jspx