
At St John’s Health, we understand that total hip replacement surgery can seem intimidating. Rest assured that our team will guide you through every stage of the procedure and create a treatment plan customized for your specific needs.
Like other joint replacement procedures, total hip replacement should only be considered as a last-resort treatment for joint pain. Candidates for total hip replacement include patients with advanced arthritis and severe injuries that have not responded to noninvasive treatments. The goal of this procedure is to remove damaged portions of bone and tissue and replace them with synthetic alternatives.
Even with our advanced technology, hip replacement is an intensive surgery and it will take time to recover. You will need to undergo physical therapy to get adjusted to the new hip and regain your range of motion. Hip pain will continuously decrease during this period. After several weeks, you should have significantly improved mobility and reduced pain.