Total hip replacement: During this procedure, the surgeon removes the damaged parts of the hip joint and replaces them with artificial ball and socket components.

Mar 4, 2025 · Hip prostheses are designed to mimic the ball-and-socket action of the hip joint. During hip replacement, a surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts of the hip joint and inserts the …

Sep 4, 2024 · To begin, the surgeon makes an incision on the front of the hip in what is called an anterior approach. Then the surgeon removes the old arthritic ball at the top of the femur, replacing …

Surgeons have learned how to perform hip replacement with smaller incisions over time to limit the amount of trauma to the soft tissues. The main parts of most hip replacements that fit against the …

Dec 9, 2024 · Hip replacement surgery involves a metal rod (stem) being placed in the thighbone (femur) and a metal cup being placed in the socket of the pelvis (acetabulum). Between the two …

Hip replacements also help with damaged hips caused by arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other hip-related issues. The hip is a ball-and-socket-joint. In this case, the ball component is attached to the …

Nov 8, 2025 · Hip replacement surgery is a procedure that involves replacing the ball and socket of the hip joint, which are damaged parts of the pelvis and femur. The surgeon makes an anterior approach …

During total hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty), both the ball and the socket are replaced. A partial hip replacement only replaces the ball (the head of the femur).

Total hip replacement is designed to relieve pain and restore function in a damaged hip joint.

Jul 8, 2024 · Hip replacement is the removal and replacement of portions of the pelvis and femur (thighbone) that form your hip joint. It is performed primarily to relieve hip pain and stiffness caused …