Technological advancements and improvements in anaesthesia enable hip replacement surgery to take place as an outpatient procedure, mainly in the United States of America. At Atlantic Bone and Joint Centre, however, Dr Naidu does not endorse this practice for reasons of patient safety and to ensure the best possible outcomes. We do, however, endeavour to make the patient stay in hospital as comfortable and as short as possible, no more than is necessary.

We will need to replace your hip joint should you sustain a fracture of the femoral neck (hip fracture) or after developing painful arthritis. Sometimes, an existing hip replacement can become worn out, resulting in pain, and may require a revision hip replacement.

Treatment failure of hip injury, avascular necrosis of the hip (AVN), osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone tumours and a hip disease as a result of a congenital abnormality through conservative therapies may require hip replacement.

Assistive walking devices such as crutches and canes are suggested to aid in your recovery. Strict adherence to the physical therapy regime from your physiotherapist will ensure the best outcomes. During this time, you cannot engage in intensive weight-bearing exercises and must practise safe wound management in terms of caring for sutures/dressings by not disturbing or removing them. Make sure to attend follow-up appointments and take the medication and supplements that Dr Naidu prescribes. Remember to alert every healthcare provider you visit thereafter to your new hip joint. You may require prophylactic antibiotics when undergoing certain procedures, like dental work.

Assistive walking devices such as crutches and canes are suggested to aid in your recovery. Strict adherence to the physical therapy regime from your physiotherapist will ensure the best outcomes. During this time, you cannot engage in intensive weight-bearing exercises and must practise safe wound management in terms of caring for sutures/dressings by not disturbing or removing them. Make sure to attend follow-up appointments and take the medication and supplements that Dr Naidu prescribes. Remember to alert every healthcare provider you visit thereafter to your new hip joint. You may require prophylactic antibiotics when undergoing certain procedures, like dental work.