Hip Replacement
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hips that have received damage due to arthritis, fractures or other diseases may have sustained irreversible damage to the bone. When this happens, a total hip replacement might be the best available treatment. A prosthetic hip is placed into the pelvis and the head of the femur to recreate the ball-and-socket joint which remobilizes the hip and stops pain and bone spur formation. For more information visit the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/treatment/total-hip-replacement/