<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hello Dr. Planning to have Right Hip replacement surgery in January and 65 years old and good health at Bone Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge LA. Would like to know the pro con, success of surgery. Presently have bone to bone hip contact and taking pain medication. Appreciate your professional advise and would like get a website info showing the hip replacement surgery? Thank you so much and have a great week. Zoltan  <response>: Hello, Total hip replacement is needed for hip arthritis. With recent advances in implants and techniques, it has a long life. Pros: -Relief from pain.-Improved gait and mobility which is pain-free.-Correction of limb length discrepancy. -No need to use sticks. Cons:-Risk of infection.-Cannot sit on earth and lifelong need to use chair type toilet.-Risk of dislocation. Overall it is very rewarding surgery and most complications are preventable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 