How long is recovery from hip resurfacing?

Many hip resurfacing patients are back walking just 4 hours after surgery. The total time spent in hospital is approximately about one to two days. Within two or three weeks, most patients can get back to regular activities including driving.

Who is not a candidate for hip resurfacing?

Hip resurfacing isn’t right for everybody. People older than 65 shouldn’t get the procedure. Hip replacement works fine in the elderly. This age group is more likely to have weaker bones (osteoporosis), which can complicate both hip resurfacing and hip replacement.

What does hip resurfacing involve?

Hip resurfacing is an alternative type of operation. This involves removing the damaged surfaces of the bones inside the hip joint and replacing them with a metal surface. This type of operation removes less bone. However, it is usually only done on men who are very active and have larger hips.

Is hip resurfacing still done?

“Today, there’s no longer a large number of patients for whom hip resurfacing makes sense. Occasionally, resurfacing is still done in young active patients, but they are a very small subset of hip patients.”

Is hip replacement surgery really effective?

Hip replacements generally have high success rates. In fact, the AAOS has called the hip replacement “one of the most successful operations in all of medicine.” Most people who have the procedure report significantly less hip pain and a greater ability to perform daily activities. The most common complication is dislocation of the new joint.

Should you run after a hip resurfacing?

Improved mobility: Most people who get hip resurfacing can run, jump and do all activities after they heal. People who have replacements should stick to low-impact activities like walking, swimming and golfing. High-impact activities can loosen the artificial joints, causing problems.

Why to have a hip replacement surgery?

The goal of total hip replacement surgery is to relieve pain from arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, or other hip-related injuries and conditions, and restoring range of motion in your joint. The surgery is usually only done if conservative measures aren’t able to decrease your pain or improve your mobility.

What are the criteria for hip replacement surgery?

Hip replacement surgery is, however, indicated if a person has pain with medications, cannot achieve their current activities of daily living, and lingering pain that keeps them up during the night, stiffness or awakens them. The criteria for a hip replacement would also be determined by the age, health, and bone density testing.