Hip replacement
Hip specialists in Walterboro, South Carolina
We're here to help you when disease or injury disrupts your hip's daily function.
The orthopedic hip doctors at HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital are dedicated to improving your quality of life. We use advanced surgical techniques to help treat hip conditions, minimize pain and restore as much mobility as possible.
Are your joints healthy?
Joint pain often gets worse the longer it's left untreated, so it is critical to get the care you need. We offer a health risk assessment to help find out what treatment is best for you.
Joint pain often gets worse the longer it's left untreated, so it is critical to get the care you need. We offer a health risk assessment to help find out what treatment is best for you.
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Hip conditions we treat
Our specialists treat acute and chronic hip conditions, such as:
- Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Our joint care program
Through our orthopedic program, our hip surgeons provide comprehensive joint replacement options to address hip pain, muscle weakness and impaired movement.
Hip replacement surgery
During treatment, your orthopedic surgeon removes the damaged parts of your hip joint and replaces them with a prosthesis. The hip prosthesis is made up of a stem that goes into the femur, or thighbone, the ball, or head joint, that fits into the stem and a cup inserted into the socket of the hip joint.
The two most common types of artificial hip prostheses are cemented and uncemented prostheses. A cemented prosthesis attaches to the bone with surgical cement. An uncemented prosthesis attaches to the bone with a porous surface where the bone grows to attach to the prosthesis. Sometimes, a combination of the two types is used to replace a hip.
Signs you need hip replacement surgery
If nonsurgical treatments, such as steroids or anti-inflammatory medications, do not relieve hip pain, we may recommend surgery. You may also be a good candidate for hip replacement surgery if you have:
- A hip condition that makes routine tasks difficult
- Advanced arthritis or significant joint damage
- Chronic or significant pain
- Hip stiffness that limits your normal range of motion
Preparing for hip replacement surgery
To ensure you are ready for surgery, our hip specialists may perform:
- A complete medical history assessment
- A physical examination, including X-rays and other imaging services
- Blood tests and other exams, as needed
Physical therapy for hip replacement
Through our comprehensive rehabilitation program, physical therapists and occupational therapists teach you how to exercise, walk and complete daily activities, such as dressing and cooking, while your hip is healing. During your hospital stay, a case manager assesses your progress and goals for discharge. The case manager also helps organize:
- Additional support available through a home health agency
- Any equipment needed at home
- Inpatient rehabilitation, if necessary