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What age is too young for hip replacement?
The Arthritis Foundation reports that most people who undergo hip replacement surgery are between ages 50 and 80. Even if you aren’t in that age range, a hip replacement can still be a safe and life-changing surgery for people far younger and for people in their 90s.
What is the youngest person to have a hip replacement?
What is the youngest age that someone can have a hip replacement? The youngest patient that I have performed a hip replacement on was 20 years of age. We obviously try to avoid doing hip replacements on such young patients.
How long does a hip operation take?
Total hip replacement surgery takes about one and a half hours. Most patients also stay in the hospital for one or two days after the procedure.
How long does hip surgery take?
How long does hip replacement surgery take? Total hip replacement surgery takes about one and a half hours. Most patients also stay in the hospital for one or two days after the procedure.
What is the life expectancy after hip replacement?
It is also important to note that for patients who require a total hip replacement the average life expectancy for an artificial hip joint (prosthesis) is approximately 10-15 years, after which hip revision surgery may become necessary. The most common causes for revision surgery include looseness in the joint and/or infection.
What is a good age to get a hip replacement?
The majority of hip replacements are for people in their 60s and 70s (average age about 70 years old). But people in their 40s & 50s, as well as people in their 80s & 90s get hip replacements.
What is the average age for hip replacement?
Adults of any age can be considered for a hip replacement, although most are done on people between the ages of 60 and 80. A modern artificial hip joint is designed to last for at least 15 years. Most people have a significant reduction in pain and improvement in their range of movement.
What is the weight limit for hip replacement?
There are no set weight limits regarding who can have hip replacement surgery; however, being overweight can decrease the lifespan of a joint implant. In addition, obese patients are more prone to medical complications, post-surgical infections, and wound healing complications.