Hip Replacement
A procedure that replaces the worn ball and socket of the hip with smooth implants, relieving arthritis pain and restoring easy, comfortable movement.
About this procedure
Hip replacement removes the damaged ball and socket of the arthritic hip and replaces them with durable implants that recreate a smooth, stable joint. This resurfacing relieves the bone-on-bone contact that causes pain and restores the natural gliding motion needed for walking, bending, and everyday activity.
Dr. Sonntag turns to hip replacement when arthritis significantly limits a patient's life and conservative care no longer provides relief. He reviews each patient's imaging, anatomy, and functional goals to confirm the timing and approach are right, treating surgery as the appropriate step once other options are exhausted.
What to expect
- Replaces the worn ball and socket with implants
- Significant, lasting relief from arthritis pain
- Restores comfortable walking and motion
- Improved ability to return to daily activities*
Most patients are up and walking with support shortly after surgery and progress through therapy over several weeks, with recovery typically continuing for several months.*
Care with Dr. Jeffrey R. Sonntag
Dr. Jeffrey R. Sonntag, DO is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery, practicing at OSMC in Granger, IN, Elkhart, IN, Middlebury, IN.
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Request a consultation and Dr. Sonntag's team will be in touch, typically within one business day. Most major insurance accepted.