Hip hip replacement! What you need to know about this popular surgery.

The good old hip replacement.

Because I am a Physio nerd, I have managed to have a peak behind the scenes and watch quite a few surgeons operate on hips back in Melbourne. Fascinating stuff, albeit a little gory.  If you are reading this, there is a decent chance that you might be already considering the surgery so I will spare the finer details… the great news is, this operation can be incredibly 

All in all, I think that hip replacements can provide a LOT of relief to patients, particularly those that have been experiencing hip pain without any benefit from conservative management.

When I first left university, I had a big belief that all hip arthritis could be solved by going through the a hip osteoarthritis exercise program and modifying various lifestyle factors. Throughout the years, my view on hip replacements has changed and I now have a lower threshold than ever to refer on for hip replacements. As a Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark (GLA:D) certified practitioner, I understand that the benefit of exercise as a pre-habilitation for surgery is incredibly important, however, there are a good portion of people that will not be able to benefit from this sort of exercise.

My current obsession is the anterior hip replacements which are becoming increasingly popular in the orthopaedic world. They spare the glute muscles, and often lead to a faster recovery time.

In comparison, the classic posterior approach to hip replacements offers different benefits.