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I'm 42-years old and have one very bad hip. For some unknown reason my right hip is deteriorating. I know I'm too young for a hip replacement. Is there anything that can give me relief from the pain and a chance to keep my active lifestyle?5 years 41 weeks ago469
I'm 45-years old and need a hip replacement because of arthritis. I played soccer from the time I was in pre-school all the way through college. Even as an adult I played on coed rec teams. Could the soccer playing wear my hip out?3 years 44 weeks ago397
I'm 56, postmenopausal, and noticing a sudden change in my hip flexibility. My older sister has pretty bad hip arthritis. She started having this same change when she was around my age. Does it sound like I'm going to get arthritis too?1 year 8 weeks ago210
I'm 59-years old. I've had one total hip replacement on the right. Now I'm looking at a joint resurfacing procedure for the left. I understand this new procedure is less invasive. Will the rehab and recovery afterwards be easier, too?1 year 13 weeks ago196
I'm 72-years old and like to be active. I've had rheumatoid arthritis for 35 years. After a total hip and a total knee joint replacement, I find it much more difficult to take long walks. What can I do to regain this ability?4 years 13 weeks ago326
I'm 74-years old and fit as a fiddle. I want to keep up my leg strength. What's the best way to strengthen the muscles along the sides of my hips?4 years 9 weeks ago395
I'm 81-years old and doing pretty good. I did break my hip last winter but I'm back on the golf course now. I do notice that side seems weaker and gets tired faster when walking. What can I do to catch the bad side up to the good side?1 year 10 weeks ago189
I'm a 42-year old active male with serious hip pain. When I was 36, I saw a surgeon who told me I'm too young for a hip replacement. Has anything changed in the last six years? I'm still suffering and would really like to remain active.2 years 46 weeks ago1215
I'm a 42-year-old woman with early hip arthritis from a condition they call impingement. Right now my treatment options are fairly limited. I can (and will) try physical therapy. Surgery is the only other choice. If I wait 10 years will there be better (less invasive) ways to solve this problem?42 weeks 2 days ago215
I'm a 45-year-old avid soccer player. But my right hip is wearing out. If I go for the newer hip joint resurfacing, how soon could I get back on the field?35 weeks 3 days ago240
I'm a 46-year old man with severe hip osteoarthritis. I've always been active, but now the pain gets in the way. I can't help but wonder how my hip function compares to other guys my age without arthritis. Is there any way to find out?5 years 33 weeks ago363
I'm a little confused about something. Two years ago I fell and broke my hip. I had a hip replacement. The doctor told me I couldn't put my full weight on that leg for six weeks because the implant wasn't cemented in place. My sister just fell and broke her leg and only had to have a cast. She can't put her full weight on it either. Why not?5 years 24 weeks ago327
I'm a little embarrassed to ask this question. But have you ever heard of a hip replacement squeaking during sexual intercourse? I don't notice it at any other time. It's very annoying. What can be done about it?1 year 5 weeks ago220
I'm a person who likes to beat the odds. Next week I'm going to have a total hip replacement done. Can you give me some idea how long it takes to get back up and running?3 years 44 weeks ago444
I'm a retired nurse about to have my first hip joint replacement. I'd like to stay active after surgery. What can I do after the operation?4 years 33 weeks ago374
I'm a self-insured, self-employed plumber. I desperately need a hip replacement to keep doing my job. I just can't get in and out of tight spots anymore. What's the fastest, least expensive way to get this done?4 years 18 weeks ago362
I'm comparing the costs of the usual surgery for total hip replacement with the new mini-incision method. It looks like I'll be in the hospital the same amount of time. Is there any difference in how much therapy I'll need between these two approaches?4 years 31 weeks ago325
I'm filling out a form for my doctor before having a total hip replacement. It asks me to list all drugs (prescription and over-the-counter). Do I need to report vitamins and herbal supplements too? There's no place on the form for that, but it seems important.4 years 40 weeks ago305
I'm getting ready to have a hip replacement. The doctor is going to use the "posterior" approach. I've been told this method allows the doctor to see almost half of the joint at one time. There is a risk of hip dislocation. How common are these dislocations?5 years 29 weeks ago343
I'm getting ready to have a hip replacement. The doctor is going to use the "posterior" approach. I've been told this method allows the doctor to see almost half of the joint at one time. There is a risk of hip dislocation. How common are these dislocations?5 years 33 weeks ago299
I'm going to ask my surgeon about the new smaller incisions that can be used to do a total hip replacement. But I really don't know enough to know what questions to ask. What should I be thinking about?1 year 47 weeks ago246
I'm going to have a hip joint replacement this summer. I plan to use my own pool to exercise afterward. What exercises do you recommend?4 years 22 weeks ago334
I'm going to have a hip joint resurfacing procedure done to help save my right hip. I'm just wondering how this can be a better operation to have than a total hip replacement when they have to wrench the hip around and dislocate the joint. Ugh! Is there any way around that?12 weeks 3 days ago89
I'm going to have a hip replacement in two weeks. The nurse at my doctor's office told me to stop taking my ginkgo biloba. I think this herb really helps me remember things. I'm afraid to stop taking it when I really need my wits about me after the operation. What should I do?4 years 40 weeks ago315
I'm going to have a new hip joint put in. I have both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. I'm taking Fosamax for the osteoporosis. Will this interfere with my new hip?3 years 25 weeks ago333
I'm going to have a total hip and a total knee joint replacement at the same time on the same leg. I know this is unusual and most people do one at a time. My doctor's biggest concern is blood clots. Mine is blood loss and transfusion with the chance of getting AIDs or hepatitis. What are my chances of this happening?4 years 22 weeks ago347
I'm going to have a total hip replacement done next week. I've been told I'll be put on a blood thinner to prevent blood clots. Why are clots so common after hip surgery?4 years 40 weeks ago345
I'm going to have a total hip replacement next week with the new minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon has explained how this is to my advantage, but mostly, I'm just interested in having a tiny incision. Am I going to be sorry I didn't have the standard type of incision? Will my vanity come around and bite me in the butt, so-to-speak?38 weeks 3 days ago138
I'm going to have a total hip replacement next week. The doctor is using the new tiny incision to do the operation. Will I be able to go home sooner with this type of incision?4 years 31 weeks ago320
I'm going to have a total hip replacement. Will this affect my golf swing much?5 years 41 weeks ago331
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