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8 Signs show you might Need Hip Replacement Surgery

A hip replacement is a surgery that involves replacing damaged hip tissue with implants or artificial prostheses. The main tissue involved in hip replacement is the ball and socket, which are the two bones that form the hip joint. The ball is known as the femoral head, forms the upper part of the femur and the lower part of the hip joint. The socket is known as the acetabulum, is part of the pelvis and the upper part of the hip joint.

  1. You have chronic and significant pain:     

Damage to your hip joint can cause chronic, severe pain between your hip and knee. If you experience the following symptoms, you should immediately consult an orthopaedic specialist:

  • Your pain keeps you awake at night, despite taking painkillers.
  • Your pain makes it difficult to walk or stoop.
  • Your pain is not alleviated by day and night rest.
  • You rely on a walking aid to relieve hip pain.

 

  1. Hip disability makes it difficult to do routine tasks:

The most important factor to consider when deciding whether or not you should undergo hip replacement surgery is how much your hip injury affects your life. We can manage the pain but extreme disability of the hip joint can make even the most routine tasks difficult or impossible.

 

  1. Hip stiffness limits your normal range of motion in the joint:

Strain indicates that your hip may be severely injured and needs a hip replacement. If you find that you have a stiff joint that makes it difficult to walk or flex your hip joint or are unable to lift a leg, Consult an orthopedist as soon as possible.

  1. Conservative treatments can't provide enough relief from hip pain:

Many people with conditions that affect the hip joint, such as arthritis, do not need a hip replacement right away. Your doctor may try conservative treatment initially.

  1. Tests reveal advanced significant joint damage:

Our hips are a ball and socket joint. Cartilage and synovial fluid reduce the friction that the pelvic socket and femur meet. Cartilage wears down with hip osteoarthritis (OA), causing pain and joint destruction.

  1. Joint pain can make you feel bad both emotionally and mentally:

Hip rupture pain is widespread. It affects the ability to move and perform various activities. However, chronic joint pain also has a negative effect on the patient's mood and mind.

  1. You have noticed side effects from hip pain medication:

Prescription pain relievers are used for a short period of time. However, side effects can occur with prolonged use, including:

  • Stomach irritation
  • Wound
  • Weak immune system
  • Tolerance is when your body requires a larger amount of the drug to achieve the desired effect.
  1. Less complicated surgical procedures are unlikely to help:

Few other surgical procedures offer alternatives to hip replacement surgery. However, surgeons rarely perform the procedure because a hip replacement has a high success rate in most patients. If your doctor seems to suspect you could benefit from an uncomplicated surgical procedure. You may be a top candidate for hip replacement surgery. 

 

 

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