Description

Total hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged or worn hip joint with an artificial implant. It is a common and highly successful procedure used to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore function in people with severe hip arthritis or hip fractures. The most common reason for total hip replacement is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage covering the ends of the bones in the hip joint to wear away, leading to pain, stiffness, and loss of function. Indications for Total Hip Replacement : Osteoarthritis : The most common reason for total hip replacement is osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that causes the cartilage covering the ends of the bones in the hip joint to wear away, leading to pain, stiffness, and loss of function. Rheumatoid Arthritis : Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis can also damage the hip joint and necessitate total hip replacement. Other Forms of Arthritis : Other types of arthritis, such as post-traumatic arthritis (resulting from a previous injury), avascular necrosis (death of bone tissue due to poor blood supply), or hip dysplasia (abnormal hip joint development), may also require hip replacement surgery. Hip Fractures : Total hip replacement may be performed in cases of severe hip fractures, particularly in older adults.