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Hip replacement, also called arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged hip with a prosthesis (an artificial joint). This surgery may be considered following a hip fracture (breaking of the bone) or for someone who has severe arthritis.
More than 234,000 artificial hip replacement surgeries are performed yearly. Hip replacement may become necessary if activities such as walking, sitting, or even resting become painful.
The goal of hip replacement surgery is to replace the parts of the hip joint that have been damaged and to relieve hip pain that cannot be controlled by other treatments.
Hip replacement surgery can reduce pain and disability from a variety of hip conditions. To learn more about hip conditions and what to expect before, during, and after surgery, view the links below.
Hip Fracture Information - Covers the different types, causes and risks of a hip fracture.
Hip Problems - Discusses common hip problems such as arthritis, avascular necrosis, bursitis, and hip pointers.
Hip Replacement Overview - Summary of a hip replacement, covering hip anatomy, reasons for the procedure and a surgical overview.
Hip Replacement Surgery - Reviews the surgical process of a hip replacement in detail.
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Watch a vodcast on hip replacement surgery |
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Listen to a podcast on hip replacement surgery |
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View an animation of a hip replacement |
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