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What Are The Benefits Of A Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hello Dr. Planning to have Right Hip replacement surgery in January and 65 years old and good health at Bone & Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge LA. Would like to know the pro & con, success of surgery. Presently have bone to bone hip contact and taking pain medication. Appreciate your professional advise and would like get a website info showing the hip replacement surgery? Thank you so much and have a great week. Zoltan
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello,

Total hip replacement is needed for hip arthritis. With recent advances in implants and techniques, it has a long life.
Pros:
-Relief from pain.
-Improved gait and mobility which is pain-free.
-Correction of limb length discrepancy.
-No need to use sticks.
Cons:
-Risk of infection.
-Cannot sit on earth and lifelong need to use chair type toilet.
-Risk of dislocation.
Overall it is very rewarding surgery and most complications are preventable.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
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What Are The Benefits Of A Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hello, Total hip replacement is needed for hip arthritis. With recent advances in implants and techniques, it has a long life. Pros: -Relief from pain. -Improved gait and mobility which is pain-free. -Correction of limb length discrepancy. -No need to use sticks. Cons: -Risk of infection. -Cannot sit on earth and lifelong need to use chair type toilet. -Risk of dislocation. Overall it is very rewarding surgery and most complications are preventable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza