Hip replacement surgery

I have had trouble with my hip for years, sharp pains that make it impossible sometimes to even remain standing. As a full-time caregiver I have started paying more attention to things like that over the last few years, after all, if something happens to me who will take care of my parents?

Do you suffer from pain in your hips? Has pain in the hip joint significantly affected your quality of life? There is a wide range in the levels of hip pain, and an equally wide range in the causes for the pain. Causes for pain range from fractures or Arthritis, to muscle spasms and tendonitis. There are many back and spine problems that can cause hip pain. Among the most frequent causes of hip pain is Arthritis. Some hip problems can be cured through use of things such as hot or cold compresses, others require surgery to correct. Each year more than 300,000 hip surgeries are performed in the U.S. alone. Your doctor can better help you to determine what the underlying cause of the pain is and discuss what options are available to you for treatment - either medication, exercise or, if the problem is severe enough, full hip replacement surgery. The average age of hip replacement patients is the mid- to late 60s. The objective of hip replacement surgery is to improve mobility by relieving pain and improving the function of the hip joint.

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