When Is Hip Replacement Surgery Needed?
Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful arthritic hip joint and replaces it with an artificial joint. It usually is done when all other treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief. The procedure should relieve a painful hip joint, making walking easier. Hip replacement surgery can be performed traditionally or by using what is considered a minimally-invasive technique. The main difference between the two procedures is the size of the incision. The small cuts are thought to lessen blood loss, ease pain following surgery, shorten hospital stays, reduce scar appearance, and speed healing.
