Peer Reviewed Patient Education
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       Am I too young for hip replacement? Older age is not a strict criterion for hip replacement. Incapacitating pain, limited function, and poor quality of life due to degeneration of the joint are the indications for hip replacement. What are the most common complications from hip replacement? Dislocation of the artificial joint is the most frequent complication of THR. Relocation of the joint usually requires anesthesia and may need brace or cast treatment after the joint is reduced. Infection, limb length, inequality, and bleeding are other less frequent complications. How long do hip replacements last? Modern hip replacements have a 90-95% survival rate at 15 years.
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At Seaport we believe in meeting patients' individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment, designed to help achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Seaport physicians take the time to know you and work with you from your initial symptoms or injury, through every aspect of your recovery. Our goal at Seaport is to enable our patients to get back to a full active lifestyle as quickly and safely possible.
Our group is comprised of various physicians whose specialties include orthopaedic surgery, treatment of the hand, knee, spine, hip, foot and ankle, physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management.