The most common cause of hip pain is osteoarthritis.¹

A woman is two to three times more likely than a man to suffer a fractured hip.⁷

A glucosamine/chondroitin arthritis trial published in the 2006 New England Journal of Medicine show that supplements are no better at treating osteoarthritis than sugar pills.²

Some hip replacements can be performed with minimally invasive surgery using only a 2-inch incision (versus the traditional 10–12 inches).⁸

Hip replacement is a routine surgery performed on more than one million people worldwide each year.⁹

There are different hip replacement implants that are designed to fit your anatomical shape.

Your hip replacement surgery will likely take between two and four hours.

Most patients are taking a few steps (with the help of a walker) within 24 to 48 hours after hip surgery.¹⁰

Hip implants are made from high-tech biomaterials, such as titanium, cobalt-chrome, polyethylene, and Trabecular Metal™ material

Physical therapists create exercise programs and work with massage. Occupational therapists teach techniques to help with daily activities.

Excessive physical activity and obesity can result in loosening, wear, and/or fracture of your hip implant.

For the first two years after hip replacement, you must take preventive antibiotics before dental or surgical procedures.

Even after you're fully recovered, you should try to avoid contact sports and activities that put excessive strain on your hips.

When sitting, don't let your knee cross the midline of your body, but rather keep both feet on the floor to protect your new hip.¹¹