Does a hip replacement make you weigh more?
Many people believe that hip replacement surgery will cause them to gain weight, although there is no scientific evidence to support this claim. In fact, most studies have found that the majority of patients who undergo hip replacement surgery experience a significant loss in weight and body fat. Hip replacements are often recommended for those who are obese or have abnormalities in their hips due to osteoarthritis. Surgery can help these individuals regain mobility and reduce pain associated with arthritis. A hip replacement (also known as a hip resurfacing) is a surgery to replace the ball and socket joint between the femur (thighbone) and the acetabulum (hip socket). Hip resurfacing is typically done as a total replacement, which means that the entire ball and socket joint is replaced. In partial replacement surgery, only the parts of the ball and socket joint that are damaged are replaced. Partial replacement hip resurfacing is a more common procedure, and it is sometimes used when...