Hip Replacement Surgery
Find lasting relief and renewed mobility through hip replacement surgery
Hip replacement surgery is a solution for reducing pain and restoring mobility when hip pain is limiting your everyday life.
Am I a Candidate for Hip Replacement Surgery?
You may be a good candidate if you are experiencing:
- Persistent hip pain that limits walking, climbing stairs, or daily activities.
- Stiffness or reduced range of motion that makes movement difficult.
- Continuous pain, even at rest or when sleeping.
- Swelling or joint deformity caused by arthritis or other hip conditions.
- Little or no improvement from non-surgical treatments such as medication, injections, or physiotherapy.
Understanding The Procedure
During hip replacement surgery, the damaged portions of the hip joint are carefully removed and replaced with durable artificial components designed to function like a healthy joint. These materials provide stability, restore movement, and reduce pain. With precise surgical techniques, the new joint is aligned for long-term strength and mobility, helping patients return to daily activities with greater comfort and confidence.
Benefits of a Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery goes beyond relieving pain, it restores natural movement, stability, and confidence. Patients often experience meaningful improvements in comfort and independence, making it easier to return to the activities they value most. Key benefits include:
- Lasting pain relief: Reduction or elimination of chronic hip discomfort.
- Restored mobility: Greater ease in walking, climbing stairs, and performing daily activities.
- Improved stability: A stronger, more reliable joint for safe movement.
- Enhanced quality of life: Ability to return to work, hobbies, and social activities.
- Long-term results: Durable materials and precise techniques designed for years of reliable function.
Flexible Payment Plans for Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is an important investment in your health and mobility, and cost should never be a barrier to care. That’s why we’ve partnered with Beautifi to provide affordable monthly financing for procedures over $1,000. The application is quick, fully secure, and gives you an approval decision instantly without affecting your credit score.
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Recovery Timeline
2–3 Days After Surgery
Most patients remain in the surgical centre for two nights so their recovery can be closely monitored. By the afternoon following surgery, you will usually begin walking with the support of a walker. Gentle, frequent walks and deep breathing exercises play an important role in circulation and healing. A physiotherapist will also work with you to introduce safe movements and exercises that prepare you for recovery at home.
1 Week After Surgery
At one week, you will connect with a nurse practitioner by video visit to review your recovery and adjust pain management if necessary. Swelling should begin to decrease, and patients are encouraged to take several short walks throughout the day. A walker is still the safest option for moving around both indoors and outdoors.
2 Weeks After Surgery
Two weeks after surgery, you will see your surgeon for a follow-up appointment. Staples are typically removed at this time, and your incision is checked to ensure it is healing properly. Walking should start to feel more stable, though most patients continue to rely on a walker. Pain medications are often reduced during this stage as mobility improves.
6 Weeks After Surgery
By six weeks, many patients are ready to transition from a walker to a cane, sometimes earlier depending on progress. At this point, it is generally safe to advance to Phase 2 rehabilitation exercises (see MyHealthAlberta resources). Additional physiotherapy may be recommended for sport or work-related needs. Walking tolerance should be improving, with patients often able to complete two to four outdoor walks of 15 to 30 minutes each.
3 Months After Surgery
Around the three-month mark, many patients begin returning to low-impact, dynamic activities such as golf, pickleball, or tennis, starting gradually and building up strength. Most are no longer dependent on a walker and use a cane only if needed. This stage also often marks a return to work, depending on the job’s physical demands. By this point, opioid pain medications are usually discontinued, and mobility and confidence continue to grow.
Ongoing follow-up
After a hip replacement, follow-up care usually extends for up to a year, with regular check-ins to monitor your progress. X-rays or other imaging may be requested around the six-month mark, or sooner if needed, to ensure your recovery is moving in the right direction.
Discover the Benefits of Hip Replacement Surgery
Living with hip pain doesn’t have to limit your independence or the activities you enjoy. Hip replacement surgery is a proven way to restore strength and stability, helping you move with ease and confidence. Our team is here to provide expert guidance and care every step of the way.
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