Joint Pain

What Should I Expect from a Double Hip Replacement?

During a hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty), your surgeon works to remove parts of your hip joint that have been damaged, then replaces them with new, artificial parts.

Most of the time, hip replacement surgery is performed on one side of the hip (unilateral). But sometimes, hip replacements are done on both sides of the hip (bilateral).

Double hip replacements are less common than unilateral hip replacements. And there are different ways that a double hip replacement can be performed.

Read on to learn more about double hip replacements, what the procedure is like, and what to expect afterward.

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8 Foods and Beverages to Avoid with Arthritis

Arthritis is a common health condition involving chronic inflammation in your joints. It causes pain and damage to joints, bones, and other body parts depending on the type.

Osteoarthritis, which is noninflammatory, is the most common — though over 100 types exist. In fact, up to 40% of men and 47% of women may be diagnosed with osteoarthritis during their lifetime.

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