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Many of the people that have hip replacement surgery are older adults, so if you are in this age group, you are not alone. Although 60 may be the new 40, as we get older, it is important to take special care to address the needs that arise.
Also called total hip arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery might be an option if hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven't helped or are no longer effective. Arthritis damage is the most common reason to need hip replacement.
Surgeons perform more than 90% of hip replacements on adults older than 50. Your provider might recommend a hip replacement if pain and other symptoms in your hip affect your ability to stand, walk and move.
When hip pain is persistent, limits mobility or makes it difficult to do normal daily activities, hip replacement can be a reasonable option, even for older adults. That said, hip replacement is usually used as a last resort for treating hip pain.
‘No Place Like Home’ for Older Adults to Recover From Hip Replacement. Longer hospitalization does not mean a safer, faster recovery for patients age 70+. There’s been an overall move toward discharging patients sooner after joint replacement surgery, especially patients ages 40 to 60.
A total hip replacement is a procedure where a surgeon replaces the ball and socket of your hip with implants. It’s a common treatment for late stage osteoarthritis and other conditions that...
Total hip replacement may be performed on adults with a deteriorated hip. However, the replacement parts can break down over time, and healthcare providers generally recommend delaying hip replacement until it is absolutely necessary.