What are the different types of minimally-invasive total hip replacement surgery – degenerative joint disease?
The most common condition leading a person to seek a hip replacement is osteoarthritis. Other conditions include: • Rheumatoid arthritis – a chronic disorder that inflames the joints and causes erosion to the cartilage. • Injuries ‑ such as those experienced in car accidents, may contribute to one’s likelihood of developing degenerative joint disease and thus he or she may need a hip replacement • Autoimmune diseases – such as lupus, where the immune system attacks the joint cartilage • Avascular necrosis – a condition where the bone dies, leading to destruction of cartilageWhat else might be confused with or similar to minimally-invasive total hip replacement surgery – degenerative joint disease? How can these be distinguished from the condition? • Back problems • Muscle strains or bursitis Physicians can distinguish hip osteoarthritis from other conditions by performing a careful examination, gathering a complete patient medical history, and having x-ray(s) taken. A magnetic resonanc
