How to determine if an artificial hip joint needs to be replaced

  Osteoarthritis of the hip is the first indication for arthroplasty, followed by osteonecrosis of the femoral head, femoral neck fracture, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic arthritis, benign and malignant bone tumors, and ankylosing spondylitis. In conclusion, any disease with x-ray signs of joint destruction, with joint pain and dysfunction, and which cannot be relieved by various other non-surgical treatments, has an indication for artificial joint replacement.  If your condition meets the following points, you should generally have a hip replacement: 1. The pain in the hip joint has limited your daily activities, such as walking and bending; 2. Hip pain exists during day or night rest; 3. Hip stiffness prevents you from walking or lifting your leg; 4. The reduction of hip pain after taking anti-inflammatory medication is very slight; 5. 6.After other treatments, the pain in the hip joint cannot be reduced.  Artificial hip joint replacement is a kind of prosthesis similar to human bone joint made of metal material with good biocompatibility and mechanical properties, and the artificial joint is surgically replaced with the joint surface damaged by disease or injury, the purpose of which is to remove the lesion, clear the pain and restore the joint movement and original function. Artificial joint replacement has the advantages of better joint movement, early mobility, and reduced complications of long-term bed rest in elderly patients.  Approximately 90% of patients who have total hip replacements experience significant improvement in their symptoms, a significant reduction in hip pain, and a significant improvement in their ability to perform daily activities. Most hip replacement patients can start standing and walking with the help of a walker on the second day after surgery under the guidance of a doctor. The likelihood of complications after total hip arthroplasty is low. The incidence of some serious complications has been reported to be less than 2%. Postoperative activities at home are crucial, especially during the first few weeks. It is generally said that recovery to the point of being able to perform daily activities is possible 3-6 weeks after surgery.