Do i need hip replacement or is it bursitis
- when is hip replacement indicated
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What happens if you need a hip replacement and don't get one
When Should I Get a Hip Replacement?
Our hip joints are protected by a cushion of connective tissue known as cartilage. As we age, the cartilage that cushions our hip joints wears down. As the cartilage wears away it can lead to arthritis and other common conditions that eventually result in end-stage joint disease.
When hip joint cartilage weakens to the point of bone-on-bone contact you will more than likely know it by the increased pain and decreased mobility.
Hip replacement surgery performed by an orthopedic surgeon is a proven way to relieve hip pain and restore mobility.
During hip replacement surgery, an orthopedic surgeon replaces one or both ends of the damaged hip joint with artificial parts.
These parts may be metal on plastic or ceramic on plastic. The goal of hip replacement surgery is to minimize pain so you can resume regular activity.
What conditions lead to hip replacement?
The most common condition that leads to hip replacement is arthritis.
âMore specifically, itâs the degeneration of the cartilage of the hip joint that r
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