When is it time to consider a hip replacement, and what should patients expect? Professor Richard de Steiger, the Epworth Victor Smorgon Chair of Surgery at the University of Melbourne, explains what the procedure involves, how implants and surgical approaches are selected, and how long a modern replacement may last. Drawing on insights from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, he also discusses potential complications, revision surgery and the advances shaping the future of hip replacement.

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For more information on orthopaedic conditions and treatment, visit the patient information pages on the AOA website: aoa.org.au/for-patients/patient-information/patient-information

Disclaimer
Your Joint Journey provides general health information for educational purposes. Every patient is different and this information should not replace should not replace advice from your doctor, surgeon or another qualified health professional. Do not start, stop or change any treatment or medication based on this podcast. Discuss your circumstances, options and risks with your treating team. In an emergency, call Triple Zero.

When is it time to consider a hip replacement, and what should patients expect? Professor Richard de Steiger, the Epworth Victor Smorgon Chair of Surgery at the University of Melbourne, explains what the procedure involves, how implants and surgical approaches are selected, and how long a modern replacement may last. Drawing on insights from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry,&nbsp;he also discusses potential complications, revision surgery and the advances shaping the future of hip replacement.
For more information&nbsp;
For more information on orthopaedic conditions and treatment, visit the patient information pages on the AOA website: <a href="https://aoa.org.au/for-patients/patient-information/patient-information">aoa.org.au/for-patients/patient-information/patient-information</a>
Disclaimer Your Joint Journey provides general health information for educational purposes. Every patient is different and this information should not replace should not replace advice from your doctor, surgeon or another qualified health professional. Do not start, stop or change any treatment or medication based on this podcast. Discuss your circumstances, options and risks with your treating team. In an emergency, call Triple Zero.

Your Joint Journey is a podcast from the Australian Orthopaedic Association, created to help you better understand common orthopaedic conditions, treatments and procedures.

Whether you’re living with arthritis, recovering from a sports injury, considering joint replacement surgery, managing pain or simply looking to stay active as you age, each episode features leading Australian orthopaedic surgeons who explain treatment options, dispel common myths and answer the questions patients ask most often.

With clear, trusted information, Your Joint Journey helps you make informed decisions about your care and move with confidence through every stage of life.

Your Joint Journey is a podcast from the Australian Orthopaedic Association, created to help you better understand common orthopaedic conditions, treatments and procedures.
Whether you&rsquo;re living with arthritis, recovering from a sports injury, considering joint replacement surgery, managing pain or simply looking to stay active as you age, each episode features leading Australian orthopaedic surgeons who explain treatment options, dispel common myths and answer the questions patients ask most often.
With clear, trusted information, Your Joint Journey helps you make informed decisions about your care and move with confidence through every stage of life.