What is the average # of years, a total non-cemented hip replacement will last ?

-- rein van der does (rein.w.vanderdoes@ssmb.com), January 06, 2000

Answers

I am currently scheduled for a total hip replacement on Jan. 17th. which will also be a non-cemented hip replacement. My doctor is suggesting this because of my age of 50. Thus, he states that when I am 60-63 I will probably have to have yet another hip replacement.

-- Beverly Loyd (loydlb@ellijay.com), January 13, 2000.

You should visit this website: http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/hip/hiprepqa.htm

-- Robert Toussie (RobertToussie@aol.com), March 15, 2004.