Is Hip Replacement Surgery Right for You?

The decision whether to have hip replacement surgery should be a collaborative one between you, your family, your primary care doctor, and your orthopedic surgeon.  The process of making this decision typically begins with a referral by your doctor to an orthopedic surgeon for an initial evaluation.
Recommendations for surgery are based on the extent of pain, disability, and general health status.

You may benefit from hip replacement surgery if:

  • Hip pain limits your everyday activities such as walking or bending.
  • Hip pain continues while resting
  • Stiffness in a hip limits your ability to move or lift your leg.
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs to not relieve pain 
  • You have harmful or unpleasant side effects from your hip medications.
  • Other treatments such as physical therapy or the use of a walking device does not relieve hip pain.