Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States undergo hip replacement surgery to relieve pain and restore mobility. If you’re struggling with hip pain that limits your activity, contact Dr. Kamran Movassaghi, a fellowship-trained Hip and Knee Replacement Surgeon in Pasadena, CA. Dr. Movassaghi performs advanced, minimally invasive hip replacements using state-of-the-art technology and precision techniques designed for faster recovery and lasting results.

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What are the signs I might need hip replacement surgery?

The most common sign is persistent hip pain that interferes with daily life — pain that keeps you up at night, limits walking distance, or makes it difficult to sit, stand, or climb stairs. Patients may also notice stiffness, swelling, or limping despite rest or medication.

Dr. Movassaghi first explores non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, injections, and activity modification. If these fail to relieve pain and imaging shows advanced joint damage, total hip replacement may be the best long-term solution.

What conditions can lead to hip replacement?

Several conditions can damage the hip joint, including:

  • Osteoarthritis (the most common cause)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Post-traumatic arthritis after injury
  • Avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply to the femoral head)
  • Hip dysplasia or deformities from childhood conditions

When the smooth cartilage that cushions the joint wears away, bone rubs against bone, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

What happens during hip replacement surgery?

During hip replacement, Dr. Movassaghi removes the damaged bone and cartilage from the hip joint and replaces them with medical-grade metal, ceramic, and polyethylene components. These prosthetic parts are engineered to mimic natural joint motion while providing long-term durability.

Dr. Movassaghi uses computer-guided and minimally invasive approaches to ensure optimal implant alignment, leg-length balance, and soft-tissue preservation. Many patients are able to walk the same day with assistance and begin physical therapy shortly after surgery.

What are the benefits of modern hip replacement?

  • Dramatic pain reduction and restoration of mobility
  • Improved leg strength and stability
  • Shorter hospital stay and faster return to normal activity
  • Smaller incisions and less blood loss with minimally invasive methods
  • High-performing implants designed to last decades

What can I expect after surgery?

Most patients recover over several weeks with guided physical therapy. Dr. Movassaghi’s recovery protocol focuses on early mobilization, pain control, and individualized exercise plans to rebuild strength and flexibility. With proper rehabilitation, many people resume walking, driving, and light activity within a few weeks and return to full activity over time.

If you suffer from chronic hip pain or joint stiffness, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kamran Movassaghi in Pasadena, CA, to learn whether hip replacement can help you move without pain again.