What are complications of hip replacement?

Risks associated with hip replacement surgery can include:

  • Blood clots. Clots can form in the leg veins after surgery.
  • Infection. Infections can occur at the site of the incision and in the deeper tissue near the new hip.
  • Fracture.
  • Dislocation.
  • Change in leg length.
  • Loosening.
  • Nerve damage.

What happens when hip replacement wears out?

Patients who wear out their prosthesis will require revision hip replacement surgery. Revision hip replacements may also be performed to manage complications such as infection of a hip replacement, hip replacement dislocation, or fractures of the bone around the hip replacement.

How long does a titanium hip replacement last?

How long titanium hips last. According to the Cleveland Health Clinic, most hip replacements likely last about 10-15 years, but with the latest technology, that number could be higher. However, the Kennedy Center’s titanium hip replacement has a proven record of lasting far longer than 10-15 years.

How long after hip replacement do you have to worry about infection?

Prolonged wound drainage (more than 3 days) immediately after joint replacement surgery has been shown to increase your risk of infection according to recent studies. It is important to promptly communicate with your surgeon if any of these signs or symptoms arise.

How long does it take to fully recover from anterior hip replacement?

Most patients could expect to resume basic activities within 2-3 weeks. However, resuming physical activities like sports and manual labor can take up to 3 months. If hip pain impacts the quality of life, speak with a doctor about direct anterior hip replacement.

Are there permanent restrictions after anterior hip replacement?

That’s right, no restrictions. After an anterior hip replacement you can do anything you want to.

Can you get a second hip replacement?

Over time, however, a hip replacement can fail for a variety of reasons. When this occurs, your doctor may recommend that you have a second operation to remove some or all of the parts of the original prosthesis and replace them with new ones. This procedure is called revision total hip replacement.