What is Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, involves replacing a damaged hip joint with an artificial implant. This procedure is typically performed to relieve pain and improve function in patients with severe hip arthritis or hip joint damage.
What are the Indications for Hip replacement?
Hip replacement is commonly recommended for patients with:
- Severe osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
- Hip fractures
- Avascular necrosis (bone death due to lack of blood supply)
- Persistent pain and stiffness that interfere with daily activities
- Failure of conservative treatments (medications, physical therapy)
Types of Hip Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement (THR): Both the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) are replaced.
- Partial Hip Replacement (Hemiarthroplasty): Only the femoral head is replaced, typically used in certain hip fractures.
- Hip Resurfacing: The femoral head is capped with a smooth metal covering, and a metal socket is placed in the acetabulum. This is less common and usually performed on younger, more active patients.
Dual Mobility
Risks and Complications
- Infection
- Blood clots
- Nerve or blood vessel injury
- Dislocation or instability of the joint
- Prosthesis wear or loosening
- Leg length discrepancy
- Stiffness or loss of range of motion
Both sides suffered AVN, did Dual Mobility Hip operation, now able to sit squat & do routine activities.
