Perhaps you’ve been treating your hip pain with conservative measures, hoping to resolve it without surgery. If you’ve reached a point where it’s apparent that conservative measures aren’t working, it may be time to consider what you’ve been trying to avoid: hip replacement surgery.

While it’s true that an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip problems can diagnosis whether you’re a good candidate for hip replacement surgery, they can also tell if it’s time to begin that conversation. According to Erik Schnaser, MD, a fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon with Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center, “generally speaking patients will have severe pain in their groin and buttock area.”  In other words—you’ll know it’s time!

In this Health Insights video blog – When Is It Time to Consider Hip Replacement Surgery? – Dr. Schnaser walks us through the procedure and even addresses that almost-impossible-to-believe question: ‘do patients really get up and walk right away? ’ He also covers the following:

• When to move from conservative treatment
• Components of hip replacement surgery
• Length of time in surgery
• Pain management
• Home care after surgery
• The best recovery therapy
• How long does it take to feel normal

Learn more about the full spectrum of leading-edge technology and professional services available at the award-winning Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. Check out the Hip Pain section on the Eisenhower Health website as well for further information about hip problems and pain including: conditions treated, specialists, audio/video content, articles and patient stories.

More from Dr. Schnaser:

Quick Video Tip: Anti-Inflammatory Medication (Video)

Getting Up To Speed: Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery (Podcast/Audio)

Dr. Schnaser’s Video Introduction

Check out the entire line-up of hip, knee, and joint-related videos from Eisenhower Desert Orthopedic Center in the following YouTube Playlists:

PLAYLIST: Help for Knee, Hip and Joint Pain

PLAYLIST: Orthopedic Patient Stories

Take a moment out of your busy day and treat your health as a priority – watch these informative videos, read the update to the community, and share this information with your friends and family, too. More great VIDEO information is also available for you at the Eisenhower Video Library. Do you also enjoy AUDIO? Visit the Eisenhower Audio Podcast Library as well for a wide range of healthcare information!

GREAT NEWS!

U.S. News & World Report has released its prestigious annual hospital rankings. Eisenhower Health ranks #1 in the Inland Empire and #12 in California. Eisenhower Health was also rated High Performing in 20 types of care — the highest number of specialty recognitions earned by a hospital in the Inland Empire, including these five in Orthopedics: Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement, Hip Fracture, Back Surgery and Orthopedics overall.

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