Hip surgery is generally needed when pain impairs daily activities and other treatments have failed or barely worked. 

​Here are some conditions and diagnoses that might require a hip replacement

• Hip Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Post-Traumatic Hip Arthritis

• Hip Avascular Necrosis

• Congenital hip Disorders and deformities

Symptoms include persistent pain, swelling, redness, warmth at the site, fever, or drainage from the wound. If you experience these, seek medical attention immediately.

Treatment may include surgical cleaning, removal of infected tissue or hardware, antibiotics, and bone reconstruction or realignment procedures.

Yes. With timely and expert care from a specialist like Dr. Vélez, many patients recover fully and regain function, especially when treatment is combined with physical therapy and follow-up care.