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Bookmark or Share- Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement - OrthoInfo - AAOSTotal hip replacement (also known as hip arthroplasty) is a common orthopaedic procedure and, as the population ages, it is expected to become even more common. Replacing the hip joint with an implant, or prosthesis, relieves pain and improves mobility, enabling you to resume your normal, everyday activities.
- Hip Replacements - What to Expect & How to Prepare | NIAMSHip replacement surgery, or hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which an orthopaedic surgeon removes the diseased parts of the hip joint and replaces them with new, artificial parts. These artificial parts mimic the function of the normal hip joint. You may need hip replacement surgery if you have a disease, such as:
- Hip Replacement Surgery: How it Works, Recovery Time | HSSWhat is hip replacement surgery? Hip replacement is the removal and replacement of portions of the pelvis and femur (thighbone) that form your hip joint. It is performed primarily to relieve hip pain and stiffness caused by hip arthritis.
- Hip Replacement Surgery: Procedure, Risks, & Recovery - WebMDHip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint and replaces the worn-out bone and cartilage with an artificial joint (implant). The replacement...
- Hip Replacement Recovery: Timeline and Tips for Best Outcome - HealthlineTotal hip replacement surgery, or arthroplasty, involves removing a damaged ball-and-socket hip joint and replacing it with an artificial hip joint made out of metal or durable synthetic...
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