Celebrities

• George H. W. Bush– George H.W. Bush underwent hip replacement surgery at the age of 76 in the year 2000, while his wife, the former First Lady Barbara Bush got the same procedure three years before her husband. 
• Billy Joel- Popstar Billy Joel got both his hips replaced in 2010 to correct congenital condition.
• Heston Blumenthal suffered some complications after he broke his leg at the age of 9 and then at the age of 15 during kickboxing. He underwent hip replacement surgery at the age of 47 to rectify the issue.
• Lady Gaga: The American pop icon underwent a major hip replacement surgery at the age of 27.
• Prince: America’s favorite purple paisley pixie Prince had a hi[ replacement surgery in his late 40s in the year 2008  after being exacerbated by the high-heeled boots he usually wears.
• Arnold Schwarzenegger had hip replacement surgery in the year 2002 and has had an artificial hip ever since.
• Jane Fonda– Jane Fonda had hip replacement surgery at the age of 67 in the year 2005.  The actress also underwent knee replacement surgery and still maintains a healthy and active lifestyle.

Athletes

• Bodybuilder Lou Ferringo got his hips and knees replaced.
• Metcon proponent and “Father of Paleo” Art DeVany had hip replacement surgery in 2014.
• Sir Alex Ferguson, Former Manchester United coach also had to get hip replacement surgery in 2013. 
• Boris Becker had hip replacement surgery at the age of 46.
• Mary Lou Retton,  then gold medal gymnast, had to get a hip replacement at the age of 37.

• Figure skater Rudy Galindo has undergone hip replacement surgery and competed with ceramic hips at the age of 33. 

Myth: Only people with arthritis can get artificial joints

Fact: Arthritis is one of the many conditions that is treated by hip replacement surgery and by the place in the damaged joint with new implants. Replacement surgery successfully treats symptoms like pain, stiffness, swelling, and immobility in joints. 

Myth: Replacements don’t last for long and you will require a second surgery eventually.

Fact: Hip replacement joints can last as long as 25 years. However, the success of the implant varies from patient to patient and depends on various factors including the patients’ lifestyle, health, the occurrence of an accident, etc. 

Myth: You will not be able to walk for several weeks after hip replacement surgery 

Fact: You will be able to stand and walk a few steps with some support the day of the surgery. 

Myth: Hip replacement surgeries don’t feel natural.

Fact: You will be able to stand and walk on the same day of the surgery with the help of some support, and you will be able to walk independently once you have completed your rehabilitation period. The implant will feel just like your regular hip. However, if you experience symptoms like pain or discomfort, speak to your doctor immediately.

Myth: People undergo hip replacement surgery if they have had a serious injury.

Fact: Typically, dislocations, injuries, and fractures of the hip can demand replacement.  But in several cases, hip replacements are done to treat arthritis.

Myth: You should wait for as much as possible before having hip replacement surgery. 

Fact: If your quality of life is being compromised because of pain, swelling, and immobility of the hip, you should talk to your doctor and consider hip replacement surgery as a treatment option for you.  At this stage delaying the surgery will only damage your bones further.  

Myth: Every hip replacement surgery is complicated and has many risks.

Fact: Around  80 to 90% of hip replacement surgeries are successful and the joints last for at least 15 to 25 years. 

Highly skilled and experienced hip replacement surgeons at Pristyn Care perform minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries, like total hip replacement or partial hip replacement, that can improve the surgical results and reduce rehabilitation and recovery time. 

If you are suffering from chronic hip pain and have not found relief with various treatment methods, a hip replacement surgery can help you. Undergoing hip replacement by our best hip surgeons might be exactly what you need to return to an active and pain-free lifestyle. If you think you may benefit from a hip replacement or if you have been recommended for hip replacement surgery for arthritis or other conditions, contact our team today to discuss more about the surgery. Our team will help you schedule your consultation with an expert orthopedic surgeon in your city.