Surgical/Orthopedic

Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint often made from metal and plastic components. It usually is done when all other treatment options have failed to provide adequate pain relief.

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Condition Overview

Understand key symptoms, causes, diagnosis options, and treatment pathways for Hip Replacement Surgery. This overview is intended for patient awareness and should be followed by specialist consultation.

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Symptoms

  • Severe hip pain that limits everyday activities
  • Hip pain that continues while resting, even at night
  • Stiffness in the hip that limits movement
  • Inadequate pain relief from NSAIDs
  • Significant side effects from pain medication

Causes

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Injury (fracture)
  • Bone tumors (rare)

Diagnosis

  • X-rays
  • MRI
  • CT scan
  • Clinical assessment

Treatment

  • Total hip replacement
  • Partial hip replacement
  • Hip resurfacing
  • Minimally invasive techniques

Risk Factors

  • Age (50+)
  • Obesity
  • Arthritis
  • Previous hip injury

Prevention

  • Exercise to strengthen hip muscles
  • Maintain healthy weight
  • Prevent falls

Prevalence

More than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed annually in the United States.

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