Surgery
Is Surgery Right for You?
If normal daily
activities like walking, bending, sitting down or standing up cause you hip
pain, you may be a candidate for hip replacement surgery. Surgery is rarely
a first option, so your doctor will likely first suggest a variety of non-surgical
treatments: medication, physical therapy, adjustments to your daily routine
and use of walking canes or other help aids.
If pain, limping and joint dysfunction from hip osteoarthritis become so severe that none of these treatments provides adequate relief, surgery may be the next option.1 That doesn't necessarily mean hip replacement, however. There are a number of surgical alternatives, such as arthroscopy, osteotomy, and synovectomy.
Your orthopedic surgeon understands that major surgery is a change in your life, as well as your family/support group. They know that having major surgery affects everyone differently, so it's important to know there is NEVER a silly question.
These surgical procedures may delay the necessity for a hip replacement, but
if your quality of life is severely compromised by continued hip pain, a hip
replacement may be your best option. At that point, your doctor will develop
the optimal treatment plan after reviewing your medical history, giving you
a full hip exam to test strength and range of motion, and x-raying your hip
joint.
Reference:
1. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Disease Information Clearinghouse
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