In a total hip replacement also called total hip arthroplasty the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components.
Total hip replacement prosthesis.
In this case both the femoral head and the socket of the hip joint are replaced by metal and polyethylene components designed to restore pain free mobility.
The damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metal stem that is placed into the hollow center of the femur.
When a hip replacement surgery is performed a damaged worn out hip joint is replaced with an artificial implant.
Hip replacement total hip arthroplasty is surgery to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint.
Also called total hip arthroplasty hip replacement surgery might be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven t helped or are no longer effective.
This surgery may be a choice after a hip fracture or for severe pain because of arthritis.
The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint prosthesis.
The materials used in the artificial implant may vary but they often include metal plastic or ceramic.
The femoral stem may be either cemented or press fit into the bone.
Arthritis damage is the most common reason to need hip replacement.
The acetabular component a plastic liner a femoral head and the femoral stem.