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When you’ve lost function and experience pain in your hip, a hip replacement may be your best course of treatment. Trust the board-certified orthopedic surgeons at Austin Sports Medicine, serving the community in and around Central and South Austin, as well as Bee Cave, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, Texas. The practice offers capsular-sparing total hip replacement and mobile-bearing total hip replacement to allow you unparalleled function after surgery. If you need a hip replacement, call one of the offices or set up a consultation online today.
Hip Replacement Q & A
When might I need a hip replacement?
Men and women with hips damaged by overuse, fracture, arthritis, or another disease experience pain that can interfere with everyday activities. In addition to finding exercise difficult, you may have trouble simply getting in and out of a car, putting on clothes, or standing.
If hip pain persists even as you sleep, a hip replacement may be required. The Austin Sports Medicine team tries all conservative treatments before recommending surgery, but when these fail, a hip replacement is probably your best option.
Who is a candidate for hip replacement surgery?
Your provider evaluates your physical condition, your pain levels, and the extent of your disability. They’ll consider hip replacement surgery if your hip pain:
- Limits your everyday activities
- Is chronic and continues while resting
- Causes stiffness that interferes with your ability to move or lift your leg
People of all ages qualify for hip surgery, but it’s most typical in patients between 50 and 80.
What are the options for hip replacement surgery?
Your Austin Sports Medicine provider uses a capsular-sparing total hip replacement technique. This strategy uses smaller incisions, minimizing impact on the muscle and soft tissue surrounding the bone compared to conventional hip replacement surgery.
The surgery itself involves removing the damaged bone and cartilage and replacing it with prosthetic components. The capsular sparing technique minimizes damage to muscles and tendons during surgery and results in a smaller scar. You can walk on your hip the same day as surgery and have enhanced hip stability and recovery following surgery as compared to other techniques.
The prosthetic components are mobile-bearing hip replacements designed to fit together uniquely. This type of hip replacement allows for a more natural range of motion, a more comfortable fit, and more resistance to wear. Overall, this type of hip replacement achieves greater joint stability compared to older models.
The new joint replicates natural hip functioning, so your movement and comfort are restored.
If you have hip pain that’s interfering with your daily life, consult with the Austin Sports Medicine team to see if a hip replacement is right for you. Call the office or request an appointment online today.