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.
Orthopedic surgery to remove and replace all or part of a failed hip replacement implant with a new prosthesis and/or to address other complications resulting from a previous hip replacement.
Takes place in a hospital with appropriate expertise and resources.
Depending on the procedure and your overall health, a typical hospital stay is 2 to 3 days. More complex cases may require additional time.
"It has been YEARS since I have felt this comfortable and stable walking on my favorite hiking trails. The recovery time was no longer than with my original hip replacement, possibly even shorter."
Success Rate
Out of 115 responses.
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2024.
Patient Experience
Source: CMS Care Compare, Feb 2025 Release.
Complications
Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, Jan 2018 – June 2022
Testimonial
Truly Miraculous! Back at work in 4 days. Climbed 48 stairs every morning in the NYC subway system after 1 week. Played in and won a tennis tournament after 5 weeks.
Robert, Hip Revision
Avoidable Hospital Visits
Lower is better.
Source: FAIR Health, Jan 2018 – June 2022.
Procedure Volume
Source: HSS Internal Data, 2024.
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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