What is Hip Joint Replacement?
Hip joint replacement, or arthroplasty, is the surgical procedure in which damaged joint surfaces are replaced by metal and plastic components. This procedure has been widely used for about 25 years, and the results have generally been excellent. Hip joint replacement is most often performed when arthritis has severely damaged the joint. The wearing away of cartilage, the smooth, hard material that protects the ends of the bones, occurs in both rheumatoid, arthritis and osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease). When this damaged is extensive, cartilage erosion can cause severe or constant pain, stiffness, loss of function, and deformity. Walking may become difficult or even impossible. What happens during Hip Joint Replacement? Hip joint replacement surgery requires hospitalization and anaesthesia. The length of the operation is normally at least an hour, while the hospital stay depends upon the person’s overall health. the procedure is performed by an orthopaedic surgeon with speci
