Considering the big jump in the number of hip replacements performed each year—according to the National Center for Health Statistics, the amount of procedures more than doubled over the last 10 years—you might think the surgery is no big deal. Yet while it may be more routine than ever before, it still comes with big risks and is something to avoid if possible, says Joanne Halbrecht, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Boulder Institute for Sports Medicine in Colorado.
"The most common reason for hip replacement is osteoarthritis, or the breakdown of cartilage on the surface of the hip joint," says Halbrecht. "This rough cartilage causes inflammation and pain," she adds, which can necessitate surgery when symptoms become unbearable.
While there are instances when a hip replacement may be unavoidable—for example, genetics, rheumatoid arthritis, or trauma to the area, such as a hip fracture—there are a number of steps you can take to ensure you keep your joint forever. Here, Halbrecht and other orthopeodic surgeons share their best healthy-hips advice. (Make 2017 YOUR year by taking charge of your health and jump-starting your weight loss with the Prevention calendar and health planner!)
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