Hip Replacement Surgery

Candidates

For you to be considered a candidate for hip replacement surgery, your orthopedic surgeon must see evidence of significant damage to the articular cartilage (firm tissue covering hip bones) on an X-ray. Although the surgery increases range of motion and significantly reduces hip joint pain, it is not a quick fix for everyone with chronic hip pain.

Signs that you may be a candidate for hip replacement surgery include:

• Pain deep in the groin, buttock or upper thigh
• Pain that keeps you awake at night or prevents you from doing enjoyable activities
• Little or no relief after using pain and anti-inflammatory medications
• Difficulty walking up and down stairs or putting on shoes and socks
• Trouble standing up from a seated position