With a hip replacement, you get a brand new hip
Osteoarthritis is the main reason why a hip joint needs to be replaced with an artificial hip joint. Most often, it's people of retirement age who need a new hip, but we also see more younger patients who have hip osteoarthritis requiring treatment. In many cases, the cartilage is worn down and sometimes some of the bone is also worn away, which is why a new hip is needed.
A worn hip joint is painful
Some of the typical symptoms of hip wear and tear can be pain in the hip joint, stiffness in the hip joint, pain in the groin at the end of the day after strenuous activity. In very advanced osteoarthritis, you may also experience annoying pain at rest and sleep disturbance. It's only when you have constant pain or pain that limits your walking, mobility or mobility that a hip replacement should be considered. Our experienced surgeons will assess your specific situation to ensure you receive the best possible treatment.