2006-11-06 23:09:38 · 7 answers · asked by Jilvic 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Since hip replacement surgery is considered elective surgery (meaning that it isn't usually done on an emergency basis) a certain amount of planning and preparation can occur before the surgery is performed. The requirements for a successful hip replacement include the ability to follow through on instructions for exercises and rehab and a certain level of health. Older people sometimes have other health issues but this doesn't preclude their having the surgery so long as these health issues are under control and are being treated. Plenty of 81-yr-olds have this surgery. Her primary doctor would be consulted to clear her for the surgery.
2006-11-07 14:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Hope this helps
2006-11-10 01:21:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on her lifestyle, mental state, and other illnesses she might have. If the physician clears her then no she isn't too old. However, I think age has less to do with it than other factors.
2006-11-07 07:13:29 · answer #3 · answered by Erin S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A doctor would be able to tell based on everything else in her health chart. I have a friend who is 92 and actually had surgury for cancer ontop her head. They put her to sleep and she came out just perfect. 81yrs of age is young. :)
2006-11-07 07:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no thats wrong its better if the person who is goin to replace his hip is old i know this from my mums doctor she wanted to do when she was younger he refused n asked her to wait more
2006-11-07 07:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
my grandmother got one at 89 and she's still booting it around more thann some 50 year olds I know...ask a doctor is your best bet
2006-11-07 07:53:36 · answer #6 · answered by dP 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, age is a matter of mind, if you are fit go for it. you have many more years ahead of you.
2006-11-07 07:21:10 · answer #7 · answered by jeanjean 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋