Hip Replacement Causes

Hip Replacement – Causes and Treatments

A surgical operation to replace the inside surface of the hip joint (the “ball and socket”).

Description of Hip Replacement

Time, injury to the joint, coupled with arthritis, may lead to degeneration of the hip joint, causing pain, deformity, and restricted movement. Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty (THA), hip resurfacing, or total hip resurfacing may be an option if your daily activities are limited by uncontrollable pain and your x-rays show an end-stage arthritis not amenable to other treatments…

The most common reasons for hip replacement surgery are : -

A ]  Osteoarthritis : - Generally attributed to wear and tear with age, osteoarthritis is a gradual deterioration of the cartilage that cushions bones within a joint. As cartilage wears away, surrounding joint structures grow irregularly and can become inflamed and painful….

B ]  Rheumatoid arthritis : - Inflammation of the tissues surrounding joints leads to worn and swollen joints. This disease may eventually lead to deterioration of cartilage and destruction of joints….

C]  Osteonecrosis : - (also known as Avascular necrosis (or AVN)): A loss of blood supply to the ball of the hip joint occurs. There may be an association with blood clotting factors or proteins and cholesterol metabolism.The result is pain, eventual collapse of the surface of the ball (femoral head), and in the end-stages, severe arthritis may develop…

D ]  Hip disorders or fractures : - Hip replacement surgery is also used to repair disorders and fractures of the hip, although less commonly. Occasionally, a partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) may be performed in the treatment of a hip fracture….

Treatment of Hip Replacement

Different Types of Hip Replacements : -

A ]  Total Hip Replacement : - Both the ball and the socket are replaced; the socket is replaced wit ha metallic or plastic cup (with or without screws), while the ball is replaced with a ball attached to a long stem….

B ]  Hip Resurfacing : - Total and Hemi (partial): Less commonly performed, these procedures are now becoming available in the U.S. They are similar to a total hip replacement. In total resurfacing, no stem is placed, and the ball is resurfaced only, and glides against a cup placed in the socket….

C ]  Surface Options in Hip Replacement : - The surfaces that glide together in a hip replacement make up the bearing surface. This is most commonly a metal ball against a polyethylene (plastic) liner…

Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement Surgery

Recently, minimally invasive hip replacement surgery has become a popular alternative to having a standard incision hip replacement. There are many advantages and few disadvantages of this less invasive surgery. Not all patients are candidates for this type of surgery. You should discuss this with your doctor to determine if it is appropriate for your condition…

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