Total Hip Replacement: Understanding the Basics
Hip pain and stiffness from arthritis or injury can make walking, sleeping, and everyday activity difficult.
Lewis Medix does not provide medical care or perform procedures. We connect you with carefully vetted, accredited medical providers who offer a total hip replacement. Lewis Medix will support you with the coordination surrounding your care, including consultations, travel, accommodations, 24/7 onsite support, and recovery planning.
Our role is to help make your journey feel clear, organized, and supported from your first questions through your return home.
What Is Total Hip Replacement?
A total hip replacement replaces the damaged ball (femoral head) and socket of the hip joint with artificial components made from metal, ceramic, and medical‑grade plastic.
The aim is to relieve pain and restore movement in the hip.
Who This May Be Right For
A total hip replacement may be considered for people with hip pain and stiffness, most often from osteoarthritis, that affects daily life and has not improved with medication, physiotherapy, or other treatment.
Your orthopaedic surgeon will review your symptoms, examination, and imaging and explain whether surgery is appropriate.
Understanding the Procedure
A total hip replacement is performed by a qualified orthopaedic surgeon in an accredited hospital, under general or spinal anesthesia. The damaged bone and cartilage are removed and the new joint components are fitted. Different surgical approaches may be used, and your surgeon will explain the one they recommend.
Recovery Overview
Most people begin walking with support within a day or so of surgery and stay in hospital for a few days. Physiotherapy is an important part of recovery over the following weeks.
Recovery and rehabilitation are planned by your surgeon and physiotherapy team. Your Lewis Medix coordinator will arrange your recovery accommodation, private transport, 24/7 onsite support, and your travel home around their instructions.
Why People Work With Lewis Medix
When you are considering orthopaedic surgery, choosing the right provider and understanding their approach are important parts of the decision.
Lewis Medix connects you with carefully vetted, accredited medical providers experienced in orthopaedic surgery. We personally visit and review the medical partners in our network and help coordinate consultations so you can ask questions, understand the proposed treatment plan, and feel comfortable with the provider you choose.
Your medical team remains fully responsible for your medical treatment. Lewis Medix coordinates everything surrounding that care, including appointments, private transportation, comfortable recovery accommodations, travel logistics, 24/7 onsite support, and personalized concierge support throughout your stay.
Our role is to help you feel informed, prepared, and supported while your medical team focuses on your care.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a hip replacement last?
Modern hip replacements often last many years. Your surgeon can discuss expected longevity for the implant used.
When can I walk after surgery?
Most people start walking with support within a day or so, guided by the physiotherapy team.
When can I fly home?
Your surgeon will advise when it is safe to travel, and we plan your flight and any mobility assistance around that guidance.
Take the First Step
If you are considering a total hip replacement, Lewis Medix can help you explore your options and connect you with carefully vetted, accredited medical providers who offer it. Our concierge team coordinates the details surrounding your care, from consultations and travel planning to accommodations, 24/7 onsite support, and recovery support, helping you feel informed, prepared, and supported throughout your healthcare journey.
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