Hip Topics

Normal Anatomy :: Anterior Hip Replacement :: Total Hip Replacement THR
Hip Resurfacing :: Revision Hip Replacement

Normal Anatomy of the Hip Joint

How does the hip joint work?
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Anterior Hip Replacement

There is a trend in surgery to do more for the patient while minimizing the impact on normal tissues. This results in improved function and quicker recovery. Hip replacement is no exception. More patients are needing this procedure at a younger age and have different expectations than the traditional "older" patient. They want relief of pain and the ability to resume all their previous activities. They are busy and want to return to work as soon as possible. They are aware of changes in technology and demand greater accuracy from their surgeon.

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Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Total Hip Replacement (THR) procedure replaces all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (prosthesis) to eliminate pain and restore joint movement.

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Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing or bone conserving procedure replaces the acetabulum (Hip socket) and resurfaces the femoral head. This means the femoral head has some or very little bone removed and replaced with the metal component. This spares the femoral canal. Find out more about Hip Resurfacing from the following options.

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Revision Hip Replacement

This maybe because part or all of your previous Hip Replacement needs to be revised. This operation varies from very minor adjustments to massive operations replacing significant amounts of bone and hence is difficult to describe in full.

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