What is the treatment for Hip Replacement Surgery?

Your doctor will likely suggest other treatments first, including

• Walking aids, such as a cane
• An exercise program
• Physical therapy
• Medications

These treatments may decrease hip pain and improve function. Sometimes the pain remains and makes daily activities hard to do. In this case, your doctor may order an x ray to look at the damage to the joint. If the x ray shows damage and your hip joint hurts, you may need a hip replacement.

Healthy, active people often have very good results after hip replacement surgery. But your doctor may not suggest this surgery if you have:

• A disease that causes severe muscle weakness
• Parkinson's disease
• A high risk of infection
• Poor health.