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articleTotal Hip Replacement
If your hip has been damaged by arthritis, a fracture, or other conditions, common activities such as walking or getting in and out of a chair may be painful and difficult. Total hip replacement is an effective procedure that can help you get back to enjoying everyday activities.
Treatment
articleRevision Total Hip Replacement
Most total hip replacements are very successful. Over time, however, a hip replacement can wear out or fail for different reasons. These cases require a revision surgery to replace the original hip implant components.
Recovery
exercise guideTotal Hip Replacement Exercise Guide
This illustrated guide includes exercises and activities designed to restore strength and mobility to your hip following total hip replacement.
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videoTotal Hip Replacement Procedure
This animation explains total hip replacement, a surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged hip joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic or ceramic device called a prosthesis.
Recovery
videoDislocation After Total Hip Replacement
Dislocation after hip replacement is uncommon. The risk is greatest in the first months after surgery. This video discusses how dislocation happens and the precautions you can take to prevent your new hip from dislocating.
Diseases & Conditions
articleFracture After Total Hip Replacement
A periprosthetic fracture is a broken bone that occurs around the implants of a total hip replacement. It is a serious complication that most often requires surgery. These types of fractures are most often the result of a fall.
Treatment
articleRobotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
Over the past decade, advances in imaging and instrumentation have led to the development of robotic-assisted surgery — an approach that helps surgeons plan and perform a variety of procedures with a high degree of accuracy. This includes total hip, total knee, and partial (unicompartmental) knee replacements.
Recovery
articleActivities After Total Hip Replacement
Returning to your everyday activities after total hip replacement will take time, but being an active participant in the healing process can help you recover sooner. The tips included here will help you enjoy your new hip while you safely resume your daily routines.
Treatment
articleHip Resurfacing
Unlike traditional total hip replacement, in hip resurfacing, the femoral head is not removed. It is instead trimmed and capped with a smooth metal covering. The damaged hip socket is replaced with a metal shell, just as in a traditional total hip replacement.
Diseases & Conditions
articleJoint Replacement Infection
A small percentage of patients undergoing joint replacement surgery may develop an infection after the operation. This article covers how this happens, what the signs and symptoms of infection are, how infections are treated, and how to prevent infections.