Total Hip Replacement

Expectations

Most people who undergo hip replacement surgery experience a dramatic reduction of hip pain and a significant improvement in their ability to perform daily activities.  

Following surgery, you will be advised to avoid certain activities, including jogging and high-impact sports, for the rest of your life.  You may be asked to avoid specific positions of the joint that could lead to dislocation

Even with normal use and activities, an artificial joint (prosthesis) can develop some wear over time.  If you participate in high-impact activities or are overweight, this wear may accelerate and cause the prosthesis to loosen and become painful.