How do I Know if I Need a Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement is an option to help patients with chronic arthritis regain the functionality and strength of the hip joint. A total or partial repair can make a meaningful change to symptoms. While only your orthopedic surgeon can tell you with certainty whether a hip replacement procedure is in your best interest, some signs of needing a hip replacement surgery may include:
- Persistent or recurring hip pain
- Advancing age
- Painful, aching hips after exercise
- Loss of mobility
- Stiff hips after sitting for long periods of time
- Inability to get a good night of sleep due to hip pain
- Loss of stability
- Limping due to hip pain
- Hip joint swelling and inflammation that persists
- Pronounced hip pain in the morning
- A grating or grinding sensation in the hip joint
- A previous hip injury that has resulted in chronic pain
- Ongoing pain despite nonsurgical arthritis management such as biologic injections for arthritis or use of a walking cane
- Difficulty walking, bending, getting out of bed, into a car or chair, or going up the stairs
- A devastating injury or accident that resulted in substantial hip damage
Dr. Mellano strives to provide his patients with the best hip replacement surgery Torrance has to offer, so if you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please schedule a visit with our Torrance orthopedics office. During the consultation, he actively listens to your concerns about pain and joint stiffness, considering age, medical history, and activity level to determine whether you will benefit from a total or partial hip replacement surgery, which can be performed in an outpatient setting as a same-day procedure.
