Is chronic hip pain taking a toll on your overall quality of life? Perhaps routine tasks—such as getting dressed, tying your shoes, or walking your dog—have become a challenge. Maybe you find yourself missing out on the activities you once loved, like going for a run, playing with your kids or grandkids, or even sitting through a movie. Or, perhaps your hip pain makes it difficult for you to find a comfortable position in bed and keeps waking you up during the night, preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep.
If any of this sounds familiar, you may want to consider hip replacement surgery (also known as “hip arthroplasty”). The hip is a ball-and-socket joint—where the top of the femur (thighbone) fits into the pelvis—and this procedure involves replacing one or both portions of the joint with artificial implants. Hip replacements can offer numerous benefits, including:
- Reduced pain
- Improved range of motion
- Increased strength
- Enhanced mobility
Who Is a Candidate for Hip Replacement Surgery?
Only an experienced medical provider can determine whether hip replacement surgery is appropriate for your specific condition. With that said, you may qualify for this procedure if you have chronic hip pain due to:
- Osteoarthritis (a degenerative disease that causes joint tissue to gradually wear down over time)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to mistakenly attack healthy cells, leading to inflammation)
- Osteonecrosis (a condition that occurs when blood flow to a bone is disrupted, causing the bone tissue to die)
- A hip injury (for example, a hip fracture)
In many cases, doctors will recommend that patients first attempt to treat their pain conservatively before turning to hip replacement surgery. This might involve taking pain medication, receiving corticosteroid injections, or attending physical therapy. But if conservative treatment methods fail to provide sufficient relief, then surgery may become necessary. If that’s the case for you, your physician will explain in greater detail what hip replacement surgery entails, and they’ll also walk you through any potential risks associated with the procedure.
Your Top Choice for Hip Replacement Surgery in Tampa Bay
If you think you could benefit from hip replacement surgery, turn to Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group, a division of Florida Medical Clinic. Our team includes Dr. Daniel Murphy—a board-certified orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon who serves as a team physician for both the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers—and we proudly treat patients from across Tampa, Florida, and the surrounding area. You can feel confident choosing us for your hip replacement because we perform these procedures using Stryker® Accolade implants, which offer optimal fit, stability, and longevity.
Contact Tampa Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Group today to schedule a consultation. Once we’ve spoken with you about your condition, examined you, and performed any necessary diagnostic testing, we’ll be able to let you know whether you’re a candidate for hip replacement surgery, and we’ll also provide you with personalized recommendations on how to move forward with treatment.
