Infection
Excessive bleeding
Blood clots
Hip dislocation
Limb length inequality
Damage to blood vessels or arteries
Maintaining a healthy weight (and losing weight, if necessary)
Appropriate pain management
Changing activities to minimize stress on the hip
Exercising to build up strength
Many people with arthritis with the hip are candidates for surgery. Surgery can help to reduce pain, enhance quality of life, and improve your ability to perform everyday activities with fewer or no restrictions.
Total hip replacement may be appropriate if the hip joint is severely damaged
Osteotomy surgery may be appropriate in less severe cases. Hip osteotomy surgery cuts and repositions the joint surfaces in such a way that it allows the healthy part of the hip joint to bear most of the body’s weight. Only a select group of patients are candidates for osteotomy surgery.
If you are an appropriate candidate for hip surgery, the risks and benefits of your surgical options will be discussed.