Dr. Sandeep Roy (MBBS, MS – Ortho)

Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery is done to reduce hip pain and help you walk and move easily. It is needed when the hip joint is damaged due to arthritis, injury, or old age. In this surgery, the damaged hip joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint.
After surgery, most patients feel less pain and can walk, sit, and do daily activities comfortably. This surgery is usually advised when medicines and physiotherapy do not give relief. With proper exercise and care, patients can enjoy a better and more active life.

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip pain should not limit your ability to walk, sit comfortably, or sleep well. When medications, injections, and physiotherapy no longer provide relief, hip replacement surgery may be recommended to restore movement and reduce long-term pain.
Pain that continues even after medication or physiotherapy may indicate advanced joint damage.
Reduced mobility often suggests wear and tear of the hip joint.
Loss of flexibility can gradually worsen without proper care.
Night pain and posture changes are signs of advanced joint involvement.
When hip pain limits independence, surgical treatment may be considered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hip replacement is usually advised when hip pain persists despite non-surgical treatments and affects daily activities.
Yes. With modern surgical techniques and proper evaluation, hip replacement is a safe and effective procedure.
Most patients begin walking with support within a few days. Recovery improves gradually over the next few weeks to months.
Yes. The goal of hip replacement is to relieve pain and help patients walk comfortably again.
No. Surgery is considered only when medications, physiotherapy, and other treatments fail to provide relief.