Total hip replacements are most often done to provide relief for severe arthritic conditions. The surgery is also performed for other problems like hip fractures. Most total hip replacement patients are over 55 years of age, however the surgery is sometimes performed on younger patients. Patients who are candidates for total hip replacement surgery generally have severe pain that impedes work and everyday activities and pain that cannot be managed by anti-inflammatory medications, canes or walkers
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