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A lot of people end up with a brand new hip and the exact same pain. That happens when nobody checked whether the hip was ever the real problem in the first place. Before you agree to a hip replacement, there are four things worth finding out.
In this video, I'm going to walk you through the four questions I ask every patient before recommending hip replacement surgery.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Before You Get a Hip Replacement, Watch This
0:18 Meet the four checks before hip replacement
0:59 Check 1, is the pain really coming from the hip
1:34 Subscribe for weekly hip pain breakdowns
1:56 Check 2, how worn out is the joint really
3:04 Check 3, could your hip be repaired instead of replaced
3:51 Check 4, how bad is your situation really
4:40 Why a second opinion is always fair to ask for
5:00 The one hip problem you shouldn't wait on
❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
How do you know if hip pain is actually coming from the hip joint?
A diagnostic injection of numbing medicine is placed directly into the hip joint. If the pain settles down for a few hours, the hip joint is the source, and if nothing changes, the pain is likely coming from somewhere else like the lower back.
Does bone on bone on an X-ray mean you automatically need a hip replacement?
Not necessarily. Plenty of people have worn looking hips on imaging with very little pain, which is why the scan is only one piece of information and should never be the sole reason for surgery.
Is it normal to get a second opinion before a hip replacement?
Yes, a second opinion is completely normal for a decision this size and no surgeon should be offended by the request.
📱 RESOURCES
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💬 If someone is coming with you to your next appointment, husband, wife, son, or daughter, send them this video first. Tell me in the comments, has anyone ever told you that you need a hip replacement, and did you get a second opinion?
ABOUT MAHMOUD A. MASRI, MD: Dr. Mahmoud A. Masri is a dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon (FRCSC, ABOS) specializing in hip preservation, hip arthroscopy, and athletic hip disorders at Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopedic Center. He has independently performed over 2,000 orthopedic surgeries and has seen more than 25,000 patients in practice, with more than 15,000 treated for hip-related disorders. His approach centers on identifying the true driver of each patient's pain rather than relying on imaging alone. He uses a structured framework combining clinical assessment, imaging, and diagnostic injections to confirm the diagnosis before recommending any treatment.
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