The 60 minute operation was performed yesterday on his left hip at a local New York hospital. He is expected to return to Washington, D.C. and resume normal activities in March. The procedure was suggested by Ackerman's doctors after the Congressman complained of pain caused by arthritis.
Arthritis is the most common reason for hip replacement surgery.
Approximately 420,000 Americans have total hip or knee replacement surgery each year according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.