Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Knee and Hip Replacement

If weight loss, exercise and medication have failed to give you a relief from osteoarthritis or if your mobility is severely limited, it may be time to consider joint replacement. Performed successfully for many years with excellent results, joint replacement has allowed thousands of people who are severely disabled to return to a life of activity. View slideshow.

Thanks to advances in replacement materials and technology, today’s hip and knee replacements are likely to last 15 to 20 years, depending on your weight and the amount of stress you place on the joint. Highly advanced techniques in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and computer-assisted surgery (CAS) used at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center mean quicker recoveries for our patients. Typically, patients begin weight-bearing and motion of the hip or knee the day after surgery and can usually walk without assistance within three to four weeks.

Deciding if Surgery is Right for You
Your primary care physician will be able to direct you to the right resources to make a proper diagnosis and recommend a course of treatment. If you have any questions or would like a physician referral, please call us at 713-222-CARE (2273).

If you answer yes to the questions below, please see your primary care physician as soon as possible.

• Do you suffer from a decreased range of motion or joint pain, swelling, stiffness or weakness?
• Are you having joint pain that keeps you awake or awakens you at night?
• Are your normal daily activities (walking, lifting yourself, climbing stairs, etc.) limited?
• Do you have pain that limits activities, such as exercise, traveling or shopping?
• Have you experienced joint pain for at least six months?
• Have you tried non-surgical treatments, such as medications and physical therapy for a reasonable period of time and still have persistent joint pain?