Need for Repeat Hip Replacement Surgery

Out of 100 people who have hip replacement surgery, 5 to 12 will need to repeat the surgery within 10 years.

The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MPH - Rheumatology

Current as ofMarch 21, 2017

Current as of: March 21, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MPH - Rheumatology