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Do I really need my hip replaced?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: 2 days ago | Replies (6)
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@sueinmn

If you are otherwise in good health, and want to remain mobile, it would be a good idea to talk more about it replacement.
That said, there are surgeons and there are orthopedists who do surgery. I would want to find the latter - and have a real conversation about whether you are a good candidate based on your back issues.
I had my first hip replacements in my 50's after being treated for years for back pain with PT and injections.
Once I was no longer limping and twisting my back to walk, most of the back pain went away. Now, almost 20 years later, I still have less back pain than before surgery, in spite of have stenosis, arthritis and bone spurs in my back.
Are you seeing a doc who looks at "the whole of you", not just one bad hip?

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sassycat41 | @sassycat41 | 3 days ago

Thanks for responding.

The orthopedic surgeon I had a consultation with specializes in hip and knee surgery only.... and also only does the anterior approach which I'd prefer since the recovery time is supposed to be less. He did say that some people notice less back pain after having their hip replaced... mentioned the one leg was shorter than the other.

Not sure what you meant by "a doc that looks at the whole of you". He just does hips and knees.

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