Hip Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Is severe damage to the joint with loss of articular cartilage (bare bone)
- Pain is felt anywhere around the joint, causing a limp, reduced activity, difficulty putting on socks and shoes, pain radiation to the back or knee
- Conservative measures are taken first with analgesics, weight loss, walking aids and a therapy program
- Definitive treatment is Patient-Specific Total Hip Replacement surgery – the latest technology utilises 3D imaging software to match an implant to the patient, which results in a faster recovery, better functional results and more likely to return to sporting activity
Frequently Asked Questions
I have compiled answers to several faqs for each procedure:
Hip Arthroscopy
Before your outpatient appointment at 2 weeks post-op – depending on whether major articular cartilage repair has been undertaken if so, then 6 weeks post-op.
One can fly post op but one needs to be aware of their own mobility status and increased DVT risk within the first 6 weeks of any lower limb surgery. We recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.
2-3 weeks post-op, when you can perform an emergency stop safely and you are off crutches.
2 weeks with a graduated return over the next 4 weeks.
You will have limited mobility and walking times/distances for 6 weeks, a graduated return to work at 4 weeks, a full commute at 6 weeks, a bike/pool at 4 weeks, a walk/run programme at 4 months and full competitive sports at 8-10 months.
You will need to use crutches for 2-4 weeks but walking distances will increase following this.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.
Total Hip Replacement
One can fly post op but one needs to be aware of their own mobility status and increased DVT risk within the first 6 weeks of any lower limb surgery. We recommend you discuss this with your surgeon.
Before your outpatient appointment at 2 weeks post-op.
3-4 weeks post-op, when you can perform an emergency stop safely, and you are off crutches.
3-4 weeks with a graduated return over the next 4 weeks.
You will have limited mobility and walking times/distances for 6 weeks, a graduated return to work at 4 weeks, a full commute at 6 weeks, a bike/pool at 4 weeks, a walk/run programme at 4 months and full competitive sports at 8-10 months.
2 weeks post procedure and with the advice from your physiotherapist.