You’ve endured that hip pain long enough and now you’re scouring the World Wide Web in search of a long-term solution for it.
A hip replacement surgery could be the good news you’ve been waiting to hear. Also referred to as hip arthroplasty, the procedure involves an orthopedic surgeon replacing the damaged or diseased portions of your hip with prostheses to relieve the pain and restore the normal function and mobility of the joint.
Now you might be wondering when to exactly consider getting a hip replacement for your hip pain and whether it’s suitable for you. Read on to get the answers you need.
Indications for Hip Replacement
If your hip has become chronic, persistent, or intractable; or has made completing everyday tasks difficult, that could signify the necessity for a hip replacement. Consult your orthopedic surgeon about this treatment option. They will perform a thorough assessment of your condition to determine your eligibility for the procedure.
Below are a few of the common conditions that often make hip replacement procedures necessary:
- Arthritis (e.g., osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis) – when the cartilage of the head of the thighbone and of the socket of the pelvis where the thighbone fits into wears down
- Hip fracture – a break in the upper portion of your thighbone
- Hip tumor – malignant growth in the hip
- Osteonecrosis – death of bone tissue that may cause the bone to eventually collapse
Contraindications for Hip Replacement
Your orthopedic surgeon may recommend other intervention/s in place of a hip replacement if you have any of the following circumstances or conditions:
- If you are prone to infections or you have an active one
- If you have severe osteoporosis- When your bones become severely brittle, they are no longer capable of adhering to and supporting your prosthetic hip.
- If you have a condition that can cause severe muscle weakness (e.g., Parkinson’s disease)
Hip Replacement in Naples, FL
If you and your orthopedic surgeon have finally decided that hip replacement is the best course of action for your condition, contact us here at North Naples Surgery Center.
Hip replacements are among the many outpatient procedures routinely performed at our facility, and we are equipped with sophisticated technology and highly qualified physicians and medical staff who work together in pursuit of a common goal—to deliver the best possible patient outcomes.
To arrange an appointment for a hip replacement surgery, call us today at (239) 529-2811.
