Do You Need Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

Posted in: Hip Replacement Surgery | Tags: Cary NC, Dr. Dan Albright, hip pain, hip replacement surgeon, hip replacement surgery, hip surgery, Raleigh NC, total hip arthroplasty, total hip replacement, total hip replacement surgery| Posted on: 22 July, 2019

It is not unusual today to hear from an older adult that they have a new hip. Hip replacements have become a very common procedure especially in adults over 60 years old. It relieves chronic pain and increases mobility. When is a total hip replacement the right procedure? Dr. Dan Albright, an orthopedic surgeon in Raleigh, NC, explains under which circumstances hip replacements are performed.

Summary of video:

Do You Need Total Hip Replacement Surgery? Hip replacements are done because the ball and socket, the hip joint is wearing out. Usually, it's from osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative joint disease - common in older adults.

Some people have rheumatoid arthritis which is an autoimmune hyperinflammation disease which causes a different breakdown in the joint.

There is also dead bone - avascular necrosis or osteonecrosis.

Some people are born with odd-shaped hips - elongated hips called a cam lesion or a panser lesion. If hips are misshapen from birth that can lead to arthritis.

Also fractures. People who experience a big car accident may have joint damage that might not heal right and may need a hip replacement eventually.

The bottom line is the ball and socket is degrading - losing cartilage. It is no longer smooth, it's rough and it hurts a lot.

To schedule a consultation about total hip replacement surgery with Dr. Albright call (919) 863-6808.