Do I Need a Hip Replacement Quiz
Questions: 15 · 10 minutes
1. Imagine completing an ordinary day of errands or household tasks. How would your hip typically respond?
It would feel much the same as before the tasks
It might ache, but simple rest would settle it that day
Pain would make me shorten the day or would remain into the next day
I would avoid many tasks because pain can become intense or linger for several days
2. What have you been told about the likely source of your symptoms?
A clinician identified a non-hip-joint cause that is improving with its treatment
I have not yet had the source assessed
A clinician suspects the hip joint, but assessment or imaging is still in progress
A clinician has identified substantial hip-joint damage and discussed surgical evaluation
3. You need to climb one flight of stairs. What are you most likely to do?
Climb normally without relying on the rail because of my hip
Climb more slowly or use the rail for comfort
Take one step at a time or lead consistently with the stronger leg
Avoid the stairs when possible or need another person's help
4. Over the past few months, what overall direction have your hip symptoms taken?
They resolved or have continued to improve
They come and go without a clear overall change
They have gradually become more frequent or limiting
They have progressed despite following a treatment plan
5. Which statement best describes any recent sudden change in your hip?
There has been no sudden change
Symptoms have increased gradually rather than suddenly
I had an abrupt increase in pain but can still put weight on the leg
Severe pain began after an injury, or I suddenly cannot put weight on the leg
6. When walking on level ground, which description fits you best?
I walk my usual distances without hip-related changes
I sometimes slow down or notice discomfort near the end
I regularly stop, shorten the route, or walk with a limp
Even short indoor distances are difficult because of the hip
7. During the past four weeks, how often have you had pain centered in the hip, groin, or upper thigh?
I have not had pain in those areas
Only occasionally, usually after unusually demanding activity
On several days each week
Daily or nearly constantly
8. How long have hip symptoms repeatedly affected your comfort or activities?
They have not been persistent or recurring
Less than six weeks
About six weeks to three months
More than three months
9. How does your hip affect putting on socks and shoes or caring for your feet?
It does not affect these tasks
I adjust my position slightly but finish without much trouble
I need extra time, a device, or a noticeably different method
I often need another person to help or cannot complete the task
10. After sitting in a low chair or car seat, what usually happens when you stand?
I stand and begin walking normally
I rise carefully but do not need support
I push up with my arms, pause, or take several painful first steps
I need physical assistance or avoid low seats because standing is too difficult
11. Which statement best describes symptoms that may need attention beyond a routine hip-replacement discussion?
I have none of the listed warning features
I feel generally unwell, but without fever, joint heat, or swelling
The hip area has new warmth, redness, or marked swelling without fever
I have fever with a hot or swollen joint, or rapidly worsening pain with inability to bear weight
12. What happens when you rest or try to sleep?
Hip pain does not affect rest or sleep
I notice mild discomfort after especially active days, but I can sleep
Hip pain wakes me or makes me reposition on some nights
Resting pain or repeated waking is common for me
13. A social event, hobby, or necessary outing involves some standing and walking. How does your hip influence your decision?
It does not influence whether or how long I participate
I participate but plan a seat or an occasional break
I often leave early, modify the activity, or decline
I have stopped several valued or necessary activities because of the limitation
14. After getting out of bed or standing up from a long sit, how does your hip feel?
It moves normally without noticeable stiffness
It feels briefly stiff but loosens within a few minutes
Stiffness lasts about 10-30 minutes or regularly changes my first steps
Stiffness lasts longer than 30 minutes or repeatedly restricts movement during the day
15. How have appropriate non-surgical measures affected your symptoms?
Symptoms settled without needing an ongoing treatment plan
I have mainly used occasional self-care and have not tried a clinician-guided plan
Exercise, medication, activity changes, or another recommended measure provides partial relief
Several clinician-recommended measures have been tried, but relief is inadequate or no longer lasts