Conditions that can damage the hip joint, sometimes making hip replacement surgery necessary, include:

• Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, & Osteonecrosis

You might consider hip replacement if you have hip pain that:

• Persists, despite pain medication
• Interferes with your sleep
• Worsens with walking, even with a cane or walker
• Makes it difficult to rise from a seated position
• Affects your ability to go up or down stairs
• Makes it difficult to get dressed

After Your Procedure:

Some people can go home the same day, but most are admitted to the hospital for one or two nights.