Re: Is Hip Replacement Inevitable

Daysdee · ‎03-09-2010

@Daysdee wrote:
For me, yes at age 42--both hips. Made my life so much better. Able to do so much more and pain free. Not inevitable for everyone, but we are lucky this option is available now.

RAINN · ‎08-30-2014

My grandmothers and mother had severe arthritis. My mother could hardly walk in her 60's but no one ever suggested knee replacements. I've had arthritis since my teens and ended up getting knees done when I was in my late 40's and in 2015 had my hip done. They usually say it skips a generation, but in our family it didn't and my daughter who is 51 is looking at getting her knee done. My knees are now 23 and 22 years old and I hope they hold up for quite a few years more because I need right hip done. If your lucky and don't have arthritis it may be Inevitable.

jackthebear · ‎03-11-2010

couple of things

generations ago lets say 2, people with severe arthitis were confined to a life of no activity as there were no treatments.

we now are living longer and are more active, so when the option is live a pain free life vs. no activity we have the option.

Snowpuppy · ‎03-09-2010

As with any surgery, there is no guarantee of living pain free after joint replacement.

I've known people who have had revisions because the original surgery didn't go as well as expected.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

Some depends upon genetics - some on environment and some on general health.My parents and grandparents on both sides had arthritis & now I do - 42 years as a bedside nurse has also taken it's toll.It was inevitable for me.

software · ‎06-08-2016

No, it's not inevitable.

Not sure your age but I've known people in their 40s who've had hip replacements due to severe arthritis and high steroid use due to auto-immune disease.

I'm 64 and it' s never been suggested I may need hip replacement.

Neither of my parents needed any joint or hip replacement

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

I know many more people with knee replacements, rather than hips. I don't think it's inevitable unless you are bone on bone and in pain.

southres · ‎03-10-2010

I had a hip replacement (anterior where they go in in the front of your thigh/leg) in May. Doing quite well although still a bit swollen and some numbness on my outer thigh. I just starting easing into bike riding . I only ride about 6 to 7 miles a day, so I am not a serious biker. Feeling good with no pain. I have always been moderately active, but arthritis set in and hence needed the surgery. Now my other hip is showing signs of needing one. Hopefully can put it off for awhile . Btw, I am 67.

truffle · ‎01-04-2016

Thanks everyone. A friend of mine who worked out all time needs a hip replacement and I'm shocked but apparently it was all the repetitive motion she was putting her body through at the gym. I also have an older relative with osteoporosis who had a slip and fall and had one.

Supposedly the bones of everyone will become porous as we age yet not all get osteoporosis I have osteopenia and so am trying to avoid it and feel scared about it.