Don't delay treatment for chronic hip pain
It is important to seek help for hip pain , especially when it interrupts your life. Perhaps you were scheduled for hip replacement surgery, but it was postponed due to COVID-19. Or maybe you've just been reluctant to see a doctor until it seemed safe to you again. Although you still need to protect yourself when you are away from home, you may be slowly returning to some of your activities and appointments. And taking care of your health should be at the top of the list. Learn more about hip replacement surgery, including what to expect before and after, and how we are working to protect you when you are in our care. Who Needs Hip Replacement Surgery ? Patients 65 and older are often good candidates for hip replacement surgery if they: You continued to experience chronic pain even while sitting or sleeping Exhausted all other forms of treatment Maintained an active lifestyle Total hip replacement surgery is not recommended for people who are overweight, tobacco smokers, or livin...