Dr. David Crawford on Why You Shouldn’t Delay Your Hip Replacement
While surgeons may only give you recommendations, Dr. David Crawford stresses that the decision to get a hip replacement surgery is ultimately up to you. He understands that some people may opt-out of the procedure altogether, choosing to deal with hip pain instead. They may want to delay surgery because they fear the unknown, ending up worse off than before, and fear of post-surgery pain. Despite these worries, he is quick to assure patients that hip replacement surgery is always worth it in the end. After all, only advanced cases of joint disease that do not respond to non-invasive procedures are considered for total hip replacement surgery. However, there are risks involved in delaying the surgery, particularly when your surgeon has already recommended you to do so. What happens when you delay your hip replacement surgery? Dr. David Crawford says that non-compliance may lead to increased pain, lack of mobility, and further deterioration of the hip joint. The biggest...