Executive Summary Taking the right precautions after hip replacement surgery can help promote a smoother recovery and encourage the best possible outcome. Steps like preparing your home, slowly reincorporating daily activities, and caring for your incision site will go a long way toward supporting your recovery. Your provider will often recommend precautions like light

Executive Summary  Understanding your recovery timeline for your hip replacement surgery will give you a picture of what to expect so you can maintain morale and confidence throughout the process. During the recovery process, patients should expect to incorporate light exercise, prioritize wound care, and stay in contact with their surgeon. After a few

Executive Summary Understanding what to expect from hip replacement surgery helps set realistic expectations and makes the process easier to navigate. Hip replacement surgery replaces damaged portions of the hip joint to reduce pain and improve mobility. Patients should prepare not only for the surgery itself but also for the steps necessary in the

Executive Summary  The time of year you decide to schedule hip replacement surgery can influence your mental health throughout the recovery process and possibly even your surgical outcome. When deciding the best time of year for your procedure, consider factors like the weather, your support system availability, and logistical factors such as busy work

It’s not unusual for people who are in their fifties or older to experience hip pain. The decades can take a toll on a person’s bones, muscles and joints, leading — in some cases — to osteoarthritis. Younger people can also have hip pain, of course. Sometimes joint injuries can cause discomfort years later.