Indications: Hip replacement is considered when conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy, or injections fail to provide adequate relief from hip pain and dysfunction. Candidates for hip replacement typically experience significant pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited mobility that significantly affects their quality of life and daily activities.

Preparation: Before the surgery, patients undergo a thorough evaluation, including imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI to assess the condition of the hip joint and surrounding structures. Patients may also undergo pre-operative tests to evaluate their overall health and fitness for surgery.

Types of Hip Replacement:

• Total hip replacement (THR): In this procedure, both the ball-and-socket components of the hip joint are replaced with artificial implants. The damaged femoral head (ball-shaped end of the thigh bone) is replaced with a metal or ceramic ball, and the damaged socket (acetabulum) is replaced with a metal shell lined with a plastic or ceramic liner.
• Partial hip replacement: In some cases, only one part of the hip joint, either the femoral head or the acetabulum, may be affected by arthritis or injury. In such cases, a partial hip replacement, also known as hemiarthroplasty, may be performed, where only the damaged portion of the hip is replaced.