What is Total Hip Replacement?
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Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. It can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement.
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How do members experience Total Hip Replacement?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken hip (right) | 18 | 3 | |
| Broken hip (left) | 15 | 3 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 12 | 8 | |
| Hip labral tear | 2 | 0 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 2 | |
| Pain in hip(s) | 2 | |
| Hip pain radiating down legs | 1 | |
| Joint pain | 1 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
MumzePerdue
evaluated on Mar 10, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for broken hip (left): Major
- Side effects: None
sitelle
evaluated on Oct 11, 1996
- Perceived effectiveness for broken hip (right): Major
- Side effects: None
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