Do I Need a Hip Replacement?

Determining the need for a hip replacement involves evaluating your level of joint degeneration, functional limitations, and response to non-surgical treatments. Key clinical indicators include persistent groin or hip pain that interrupts sleep, difficulty performing basic movements such as putting on socks, and a significant reduction in walking distance due to joint stiffness.

 

Start the 2-minute Hip Pain Assessment

What are the primary signs you might need a hip replacement?

  • Persistent Groin or Hip Pain: Pain that is felt in the groin or down the thigh, which may be constant or triggered by movement.

  • Significant Stiffness: Difficulty bending the hip to perform daily tasks like getting in and out of a car or a chair.

  • Start-Up Pain: Severe stiffness and pain when first standing up after sitting for a period of time.

  • Limping or Altered Gait: A noticeable change in how you walk to compensate for hip joint discomfort.

Advanced Hip Replacement Techniques in Adelaide

Dr. Yas Edirisinghe focuses on precision-based hip surgery designed to minimise tissue trauma and improve implant longevity.

  • Direct Anterior Approach: A muscle-sparing technique where the surgeon accesses the hip joint through the front, avoiding the detachment of major muscles.

  • 3D Pre-Operative Planning: Utilising digital mapping to ensure the implant is sized and positioned perfectly for your unique anatomy.

  • Robotic-Assisted Surgery: Enhanced precision for implant placement, aiming for optimal joint stability.

Clinical Hip Pain Severity Assessment

This assessment tool helps categorise the impact of hip pain on your lifestyle. While not a replacement for a formal diagnosis, it provides a starting point for your consultation with your orthopaedic surgeon.

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1. How severe would you describe your typical hip pain?*
2. Have you had any sudden, severe pain from your affected hip?*
3. Does your hip pain cause you to limp when walking?*
4. How difficult is it to perform your daily activities (work, housework, etc.) because of your hip pain?*
5. How difficult is it to get dressed (specifically putting on socks, stocking, or tights) because of your hip pain?*
6. How long can you walk before your hip pain starts to appear, either with or without a walking stick?*
7. How difficult/painful is it in your hip to stand up after sitting for some time?*
8. How difficult is it to get in and out of the car or use public transport, either with or without a walking stick, because of your hip pain?*
9. How difficult is it to go shopping on your own?*
10. How difficult is it to walk up or down a flight of stairs?*
11. How difficult is it to wash and dry yourself because of your hip pain?*
12. How severe is your pain when laying in bed at night?*

Patient Details

Your results will be emailed and you will be contacted by the Ortho Precision team if we feel you are a strong candidate for our hip pain treatment services.

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