When a Total hip Replacement Baltimore MD may be Needed

Arthritis is the swelling of the lining of the joints due to many different factors including normal aging, extra wear and tear, diseases, and other chronic illnesses. Roughly one in three people will suffer from arthritis with about a third of those also having it affect their hips. As these bones are a significant factor in keeping a person's body upright, performing everyday activities, and merely supporting body weight, it is essential that the hip is well taken care of as it ages. Hip arthritis is common and can be extremely painful because of the use this area of the body gets. Total hip replacement Baltimore MD has become the second most common major joint surgery, behind the knee, due to these factors.

Complications and Considerations of a Total hip Replacement Baltimore MD

Hip replacements have become common as the surgical techniques and replacement parts continue to improve. There are different methods for this type of procedure of which some are more extensive than others. A total hip replacement will take out and replace the entirety of the joint and the lining, or whatever is left. Once the inner cartilage wears away, the bones begin to rub against one another and can become very painful. This issue generally occurs in older persons, but can also happen to younger ones for various reasons. 

While hip replacement Baltimore surgeries and the materials used are much more efficient than they used to be, they do still wear out over time causing a possibly worse problem for the patient. Surgeries are often limited to extreme cases as a last resort for these reasons.

With medical advancements, hip replacements have become very successful, and patients are sometimes able to walk in as little as four to six weeks, although this is considered a quick recovery. Because it is also regarded as major surgery, patients must be dedicated to beginning physical therapy directly after an operation and realizing that full use of the hip may take some time, if it ever completely happens.

Complications must also be considered before undergoing such an intense procedure. Rejection of the replacement parts is always a possible issue. Because the surgery is often performed on older individuals, it may be challenging to consider if it is worth it for someone in their later years to bother with such an extensive procedure. For those suffering from daily discomfort, this may be the case though.