Choosing Hip Replacement Alternatives

When basic treatment methods fail to relieve hip pain, hip replacement used to be the immediate answer. Many individuals with hip problems endure the pain because of the anxiety of going through hip replacement surgery. The fact that it is an invasive procedure may be a main concern for many patients. And typically classed as major surgery when the procedure is total or minor for hemi or half hip replacement, total recovery time can take several months. Complications are a common risk and with the severe pain and serious rehabilitation required lifestyle can be affected.

Today these concerns are allayed with hip replacement alternatives. Depending on your condition, your doctor can recommend other procedures that will work just as well or even better in relieving hip pain and getting your normal life back. One of these options is hip arthroscopy which definitely answers the need of many patients concerned with the invasiveness of hip replacement surgery. In hip arthroscopy procedures, doctors make two incisions each of which are smaller than the width of a pen. One incision is for inserting the arthroscope or the fiber optics camera to get an internal view of the hip joint instead of opening the area surgically. The other incision is for the tools needed for probing and fixing the problem. And even though the incisions are small, the procedure actually works extremely well in treating hip pain. This can be an ideal hip replacement alternative for many individuals because there is less pain, less time needed for rehabilitation and recovery and less worries for the patient.

While not all hip replacement alternatives are suitable for all patients, there are options for different conditions. Consult your doctor to find hip replacement alternatives that will work for you. Choose the one that answers your needs and has the highest rate of success in treating your problem.

For more about hip replacement alternatives in Utah contact Hip Arthroscopy Utah.

Hip Arthroscopy Utah (Provo)
1055 North 500 West, Suite 121, Provo, UT 84604
801.357.7350
801.812.5401

Hip Arthroscopy Utah (Orem)
700 West 800 North, Suite 100, Orem, UT 84057
801.224.5373
801.224.5337

Hip Arthroscopy Utah (Payson)
50 South Medical Drive, Payson, UT 84651
801.465.2527
801.465.8898

Website: http://www.hiparthroscopyutah.com