 [ Symptoms ] i have end stage osteoarthritis in my left hip and an amputated right leg i need a replacement hip and advice please i have been advised to have a replacement as there are no other effective remedies other than drugs which will inhibit my ability to work and drive  i lost my right leg several years ago trauma not illness and i wondered if anyone knows of or has experience of a hip replacement with other leg amputation they and i fear not being able to work or walk if i have this operation but will be immobile through pain in a year anyway any ideas or shared experiences gratefully received [ Disease ] i am sorry you are going through this i can not offer personal experience but i have a few thoughts for you all patients who undergo hip replacement surgery require physical therapy afterwards to rehabilitate the joint if you have a prosthesis for your right leg this rehabilitation will be easier if you do not have a prosthesis this might be a good time to consider one but even if you have no prosthesis your physical therapy team should be able to design a program that meets your needs having an amputated leg should not complicate your recovery too much hip replacement surgery today is not as grueling as it was 20 years ago techniques have improved and the surgery today has a much shorter recovery period i would suggest you have a good talk with your surgeon about the potential pitfalls of recovery from total hip replacement after amputation of the opposite leg if your surgeon does not have experience with this situation i would suggest you find one who does good luck to you