Getting reliability data about the hospitals you’re considering for your care can help you choose better and avoid unnecessary risks.
Hip replacement is a surgery focused on reducing pain and getting you back to the activities you love. But not all hospitals achieve the same results. Some are more reliable than others. With the help of the HSS Hospital Reliability Scorecard, you can make sure you're asking the critical questions to find the hospital that's right for you. Understanding the data points below will help you make the best decision for your care. Learn why we chose these factors.
Surgical procedure in which damaged cartilage in the hip is replaced by a metal implant. Also called “hip arthroplasty.”
Takes place in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center.
Ranges from less than one day to several days, depending on the complexity of the procedure and your overall health.
"My experience of surgery as well as the entire one-night hospital stay was phenomenal. All my anxiety was relieved from the moment I arrived. My recovery has been amazing, and I have my life back."
Success Rate
Out of 118 responses, 75% response rate. Represents unilateral hip replacement care.
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2022.
Patient Experience
Source: CMS Care Compare, Feb 2025 Release.
Complications
Represents total hip/knee replacement care.
Lower is better.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2020 – March 2023.
For inpatient procedures.
Testimonial
I could not be more impressed with HSS … I actually cried when I was able to stand and walk only hours out of surgery with no pain.
Lisa, Hip Replacement
Avoidable Hospital Visits
Represents total hip/knee replacement care.
Lower is better.
Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2020 – June 2023.
For inpatient procedures.
Procedure Volume
Source: NYSDOH SPARCS 2022 Public Use File, APR DRG 324 Elective Hip Joint Replacement.
How much do endorsements from third parties really matter? The answer all depends on who’s doing the endorsing. Several groups of independent experts have dug deeper and found U.S. News & World Report to be the most credible of the various hospital rating systems.
The Hospital Reliability Scorecard highlights valuable data to consider before you schedule your procedure. Our helpful worksheet makes it easy to compare different hospitals.
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