Hip revision surgery can restore independence and quality of life for people whose artificial hip joint is malfunctioning or has deteriorated after many years of use. Your orthopedic surgeon in Boynton Beach, FL, is the person to see for a full evaluation of your previously operated hip and to outline your treatment options. Let’s learn about total hip replacement and the reasons why you may need a hip revision procedure. What Is Hip Replacement Surgery? Approximately 2.5 million American [Read More]
Hip Replacement
Signs That Your Hip Replacement Might Need Some Attention
If you had a hip replacement, it's important to be aware of the signs that something might be wrong. A hip replacement is a major procedure that requires a significant recovery. As such, it is expected that you will have pain, limited mobility, and the need for rehabilitation for several weeks to months following the procedure. However, there are many situations where symptoms develop that aren’t normal following a hip replacement. Sometimes, these signs can be subtle, so it's important to know [Read More]
Why Do People Need to Have Their Hip Replaced Again?
Hip replacement surgery is done to help patients live pain-free lives or correct severe diseases. It's a very common procedure, and the success rate of hip replacement surgery has increased dramatically over the past several years. However, there are many instances where patients might need to return to correct a previous surgery or even get a whole new replacement. Here are common reasons why patients need to have their hip replaced again. Aseptic Loosening Aseptic loosening is a problem [Read More]
Why Material Matters with Hip Replacement
If you have a case of intractable hip pain and your orthopedic surgeon has recommended hip replacement surgery to completely address the problem, it pays to be your own advocate when discussing the details of the surgery with your doctor. Ask as many questions as possible, such as about the benefits, risks, and the implant material they prefer. It can help put your mind at ease to know the type of material that will be placed inside your body and that you’re not at great risk of suffering [Read More]
Tips For Hip Replacement Success
Hip replacements are becoming increasingly popular and with advances in joint replacement surgery, it now means these procedures are carried out with a much lower risk of compilations and a quicker recovery. This allows you to return to your day-to-day activities much sooner than previously possible. Your surgeon will work with you to promote a successful recovery, but there are also things you can do independently to ensure your recovery is as successful as possible. Hip Replacements The hip [Read More]
Recovery from a Hip Replacement
Hip disorders can be painful and disabling and cause disruption to everyday life. If you are finding that your hip condition or pain is getting worse, or that symptoms have not improved with nonsurgical treatment methods, hip replacement surgery may be the best solution. Advances in hip replacement surgery and greater knowledge of human anatomy have led to surgical techniques becoming increasingly precise, joint implants are designed better than ever before, and surgery being less and less [Read More]
Reasons for Hip Replacement Surgery
There are more than 300,000 hip replacement surgeries performed every year in the United States, and that number is increasing as techniques and prosthetics get better and better. The hip is one of the larger joints in the human body, and the hips provide vital mobility and support between the torso and the legs – so when your hip is in severe or chronic pain, it can be debilitating. The hip joint is formed by the acetabulum socket – which is the outer edge of the pelvis – and the rounded [Read More]
The Benefits of Using Custom Personalized Implants for Your Hip Replacement
The population in the United States is aging, and older Americans still want to remain active and athletic well into their retirement years. So, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that the number of hip replacements performed has been growing steadily along with this aging population. In fact, over the course of one-decade hip replacement procedures grew more than twofold, from 2000 to 2010. The average age for elective hip replacement is 66 years, with the most common factor leading to [Read More]
