Total Hip Replacement

One of the body’s largest weight-bearing joints, the hip joint stabilizes the hip through various ranges of motion from walking and squatting to turning. When a hip joint is severely damaged- commonly because of arthritis, this ball-and-socket joint no longer allows for smooth, pain-free movements. In addition to pain, patients will likely experience stiffness in the hip and limited mobility. 

Without improvement over time, total hip replacement surgery, or total hip arthroplasty, may be necessary to replace the failing hip joint with a prosthesis and reduce the chronic hip pain as a result. During this minimally invasive surgery, damaged cartilage or arthritic bone surfaces are removed and the rest of the hip joint is replaced with metal and plastic materials to restore the integrity of the joint. Your surgeon will determine which surgical technique and implant are best suited for your medical condition.