About Joint Replacement

Your Hip Joint

A joint is formed by the ends of 2 or more bones. The hip must bear the full force of your weight and consists of two main parts:

  • A ball (femoral head) at the top of your thigh bone (femur)
  • A rounded socket (acetabulum) in your pelvis

What Causes Hip Joint Pain?
One of the most common causes of joint pain is arthritis. The most common types of arthritis are:

  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
  • Post-traumatic Arthritis
  • Avascular Necrosis

Hip Surgery

May be suitable for patients who:

  • Have a painful, disabling joint disease of the hip resulting from a severe form of arthritis
  • Are not likely to achieve satisfactory results from less invasive procedures, medication, physical therapy, or joint fluid supplements
  • Have bone stock that is of poor quality or inadequate for other reconstructive techniques
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