Are You Ready for a Hip Replacement?

According to our joint replacement experts, you may be ready for a hip replacement if you’re experiencing the following:

• You have hip pain that keeps you awake at night.
• The pain in your knee prevents you from participating in your favorite recreational activities.
• You have stiffness in your hip that limits your ability to move or lift your leg.
• You have attempted more conservative methods (i.e. exercise and/or drug therapy) without success.

Signs you are not ready for a hip replacement include:

• You have hip pain that does not limit your routine activities.
• You have not attempted more conservative treatment options.
• Your symptoms are improving with conservative treatments.

Recommendations for hip replacement surgery depend on your individual needs and goals and an evaluation by a joint replacement surgeon that involves your medical history, a physical examination, X-rays, and other tests.

Our joint replacement surgeons at Middle Georgia Orthopaedics specialize in joint replacement procedures, including total hip replacement. If you would like more information regarding hip pain or a total hip replacement, call (478) 953-4563 or request an appointment online.