Total Hip Replacement
A surgical procedure in which the damaged ball-and-socket joint of the hip is removed and replaced with artificial components, typically consisting of a metal stem and ball inserted into the femur and a metal or ceramic cup placed in the pelvis. Total hip replacement is performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe hip arthritis or fracture.
Definition
A surgical procedure in which the damaged ball-and-socket joint of the hip is removed and replaced with artificial components, typically consisting of a metal stem and ball inserted into the femur and a metal or ceramic cup placed in the pelvis. Total hip replacement is performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe hip arthritis or fracture.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Total hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is considered one of the most successful operations in medicine, with over 95 percent of patients experiencing dramatic pain relief and improved quality of life. The procedure involves replacing both the acetabulum (hip socket) and the femoral head (ball) with prosthetic components. Modern techniques include anterior, posterior, and lateral surgical approaches, with the anterior approach gaining popularity due to potentially faster recovery and reduced hip precautions. Surgery typically takes one to two hours, and most patients are walking with assistance on the day of surgery. Recovery includes physical therapy for several weeks, with most patients returning to driving in two to four weeks and resuming most normal activities within three months.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about total hip replacement — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1What is the difference between anterior and posterior hip replacement approaches?
- 2How long will my hip replacement last?
- 3Are there any movements I need to avoid after hip replacement?
- 4When can I return to activities like golf or swimming after hip replacement?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk can explain the different surgical approaches for hip replacement, help patients understand pre-operative requirements, and schedule consultations with hip specialists. It can provide information about hip precautions and activity restrictions, coordinate pre-surgical testing, arrange post-operative home health needs, and schedule the recommended series of follow-up appointments.
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Common questions about total hip replacement.
A surgical procedure in which the damaged ball-and-socket joint of the hip is removed and replaced with artificial components, typically consisting of a metal stem and ball inserted into the femur and a metal or ceramic cup placed in the pelvis. Total hip replacement is performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe hip arthritis or fracture. Total hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is considered one of the most successful operations in medicine, with over 95 percent of patients experiencing dramatic pain relief and improved quality of life. The procedure involves replacing both the acetabulum (hip socket) and the femoral head (ball) with prosthetic components.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by explain the different surgical approaches for hip replacement, help patients understand pre-operative requirements, and schedule consultations with hip specialists. It can provide information about hip precautions and activity restrictions, coordinate pre-surgical testing, arrange post-operative home health needs, and schedule the recommended series of follow-up appointments.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by explain the different surgical approaches for hip replacement, help patients understand pre-operative requirements, and schedule consultations with hip specialists. It can provide information about hip precautions and activity restrictions, coordinate pre-surgical testing, arrange post-operative home health needs, and schedule the recommended series of follow-up appointments.
Your orthopedics provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk helps by explain the different surgical approaches for hip replacement, help patients understand pre-operative requirements, and schedule consultations with hip specialists. It can provide information about hip precautions and activity restrictions, coordinate pre-surgical testing, arrange post-operative home health needs, and schedule the recommended series of follow-up appointments.
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