However, when deciding on this surgery, it is important to consider the following factors:

• The individual’s increasing use of pain relievers over time
• Pain during movement or at rest, even disturbing sleep at night
• Gradual decrease in walking distance
• Inability to walk without pain
• Difficulty in daily activities (such as putting on shoes or socks, climbing stairs, sitting and standing)
• Difficulty in performing tasks independently or living alone
• Limited joint mobility and/or deformity
• Difference in leg length
• If you are experiencing symptoms similar to these, it is advisable to consult your doctor.