For these patients, the cementless total hip replacement appears to be the most durable design. Patients with poor bone quality or with less active lifestyles are candidates for cemented total hip replacement. The most apparent benefit of hip replacement is dramatic pain relief. Almost all patients have complete, or near complete, relief of pain. As the pain lessens, function also improves.
Most patients have better range of motion and limp less.
The most common complications of total hip surgery can now largely be avoided. Before surgery each patient receives a complete medical examination by a doctor, as well as routine testing. Donation of one s own blood prior to surgery can eliminate the problem of HIV and Hepatitis completely. Other rare complications include fracture of the femur or acetabulum, nerve and vascular injury. Other rare complications, which can be encountered with any surgery, include cardiac, digestive and lung problems.