For those landing here after a Google search for “total hip replacement”, this is for you: a "guide" of sorts. Our goal is to educate and demystify the surgical process, especially for younger, active, patients.
BACKGROUND/PATIENT INFORMATION
- Patient Age: 44
- Health going into surgery: Excellent. Daily Bikram yoga practice, lift weights 1-2x a week; and ride a stationary bicycle each day. Thin. Strong upper body.
- When did pain start: 10 years ago.
- Why wait?