In general, your hip should function and feel better with time. 'How long will it last?' is a frequent question. The answer is not a simple one. If the hip components are placed in the correct position, with a time-tested implant design with good fundamentals, it is reasonable to expect your hip will likely last longer than you will.
In general, your hip should function and feel better with time. 'How long will it last?' is a frequent question. The answer is not a simple one. If the hip components are placed in the correct position, with a time-tested implant design with good fundamentals, it is reasonable to expect your hip will likely last longer than you will.
The long-term clinical data we have is a mix of different designs, materials, surgeons, and techniques. Some recent information suggests that on average, 25-35 years is a supported answer, but looking closely at the data suggests that the hips that fail are due to technical issues such as component malposition, infection or trauma, and not usually "wearing out".
The long-term clinical data we have is a mix of different designs, materials, surgeons, and techniques. Some recent information suggests that on average, 25-35 years is a supported answer, but looking closely at the data suggests that the hips that fail are due to technical issues such as component malposition, infection or trauma, and not usually "wearing out".
There have been early failures that were the results of materials and implants with design and manufacturing issues that took time to identify. We do not use any of these implant families. Having a simple, fundamentally sound implant is best.
There have been early failures that were the results of materials and implants with design and manufacturing issues that took time to identify. We do not use any of these implant families. Having a simple, fundamentally sound implant is best.
Clinical follow up has a role. I ask patients to return at one year for evaluation, and then every 5 years after that.
Clinical follow up has a role. I ask patients to return at one year for evaluation, and then every 5 years after that.
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