From the May 2018 issue of Weill Cornell Medicine's Women's Health Advisor (WHA)
Hip Joints: Is Preservation or Replacement the Best Option?
Hip replacement is usually more successful for older patients with cartilage loss due to arthritis.
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If you have osteoarthritis (OA) in your hips, you’re probably aware that having your hip joints replaced may be in your future. However, for some patients, joint preservation may be a better option. “When determining the best treatment option, the factors that are considered are age, sex, and whether or not there is cartilage loss […]