The hip joint is one of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints. A healthy hip joint lets you walk, squat and turn without pain. With a damaged hip joint, the cartilage in the joint is worn down, causing severe pain and stiffness.
Palomar UC San Diego Health Leads the Region in Hip Replacement Surgery
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Total hip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is one of the most common and effective forms of orthopedic surgery, resulting in excellent outcomes.
Palomar UC San Diego Health Orthopedic and Spine Center ranks in the top 10 percent of U.S. hospitals, and is the top hip replacement destination in North County San Diego. Our orthopedic surgeons are pioneers in their field, using surgical best practices and advanced pain reduction techniques to provide more rapid recoveries for patients. As a leader in total hip replacement, Palomar UC San Diego Health provides:
- Leading surgeons with minimally-invasive surgery options
- Pre-operative educational classes to give you the tools you need throughout your journey
- A personalized joint replacement therapy plan with customized recommendations from your surgeon
- Comprehensive clinical support, from pre-operative tests and surgery to therapy and home recovery
- State-of-the-art facilities with minimally-invasive surgery options
2022 Hip Treatment/Replacement Outcomes
Palomar UC San Diego Health’s Orthopedic and Spine Center demonstrates a significant commitment to the well-being of our patients by promptly discharging them to the comfort of their homes. In 2022, 96% of patients from Palomar Medical Center Escondido and 92.9% from Palomar Medical Center Poway experienced this timely transition, surpassing the national benchmark of 84%. This approach reflects Palomar UC San Diego Health’s understanding that there’s no better place to recover than in the familiar and reassuring surroundings of one’s own home.
An impressive 94% of patients undergoing total hip replacement at Palomar UC San Diego Health’s Orthopedic and Spine Center in 2022 reported experiencing a meaningful improvement in their health and overall quality of life, reflecting the center’s commitment to delivering extraordinary care.
Palomar UC San Diego Health uses a standardized survey (HOOS Jr) to gauge how much surgery has improved our patients’ lives. Patients report their function and pain before their surgery (Pre-op) and after surgery (90 days and 12 months), which is scored on a scale of 0–100. The higher the score, the better the outcome.
To view the full 2022 Orthopedic Outcomes Report, please click here.