8 VITALITY Fall 2022 If you have hip pain or a hard time moving around, you may wonder if a hip replacement might help. This common surgery is one of the most successful operations in the medical field. It helps many people reduce their pain and improve mobility. Here’s what you need to know. WHAT CAUSES HIP PAIN? Arthritis is the most common cause of hip pain. Osteoarthritis happens when the cartilage between the hip bones wears away. Inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis can also lead to hip pain and stiffness. Other causes include hip injuries and childhood hip disease. ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR HIPREPLACEMENTSURGERY? People who get total hip replacement surgery are typically between the ages of 50 and 80, but all ages can benefit from it. If you have hip pain that limits your everyday activities, such as walking, you may be a good candidate. That’s especially true if you’ve already tried things like anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy with no improvement. An orthopedic surgeon will help you determine whether you’re a good candidate. The surgeon will look at your medical history, conduct a physical exam, and order X-rays and perhaps other tests. WHAT’S INVOLVED IN THE SURGERY? Before your surgery, you will need to prepare your home environment and plan for the help you will need when you return from the hospital. Your surgeon will choose the type of artificial hip joint that is best for you and how that joint will be put in place. The surgery typically takes about an hour or two. Afterward, it’s very important that you follow your surgeon’s directions for activity and exercise. That way you can have the quickest recovery possible. You should be able to walk with a cane, crutches or a walker soon after surgery. Expect to modify your daily routine and to need help with tasks like cooking and bathing until you fully recover. Sources: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ORTHOPEDICS Troy Morrison, D.O. What to consider when weighing hip replacement surgery Is knee or hip pain keeping you from activities you love? Mako robotic armassisted surgery at CMH Orthopedic & Spine Center might be right for you. Board certified orthopedic surgeons Jonathan Gray, D.O., and Troy Morrison, D.O., and board eligible orthopedic sports medicine surgeon S. Craig Morris, M.D., create personalized surgical plans unique to your anatomy using Mako’s 3D CT technology for more precise total knee and hip replacement surgeries. The highly advanced robotic technology enables patients to recover faster and more effectively. CMHORTHOPEDIC & SPINE CENTER Services include: » Achilles tendon, carpal tunnel, rotator cuff, shoulder and elbow, and tennis elbow repair. » Anterior hip replacement. » Arthroscopy of the shoulder, hip, knee, elbow and ankle. » Artificial disk replacement and treatment of herniated disks. » Foot and ankle surgery. » Fracture care. » Hand and wrist surgery. » Minimally invasive spine surgery. » Nerve blocks for post-op pain control. » Nerve decompression. » Reconstruction of the ACL, PCL, MCL and PLC. » Sports medicine. » Total replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder. Mako robotic arm-assisted surgery Jonathan Gray, D.O. S. Craig Morris, M.D. LEARNWHY PATIENTS CHOOSE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERYAT CMH. Call 417-777-2663 for more information and to schedule an appointment. Is it time for a new hip?
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