Hip Replacement Surgery
Replacing worn hip joint surfaces with an artificial joint to relieve pain and restore movement.
Hip replacement is a planned operation in which the damaged surfaces of the hip joint are replaced with an artificial joint. It is one of the orthopaedic procedures with the highest patient satisfaction, largely because pain relief and the return of mobility are usually rapid.
When Is It Considered?
- Advanced hip osteoarthritis with groin pain limiting walking distance
- Night pain that disturbs sleep
- Difficulty putting on shoes and socks
- Femoral head avascular necrosis or sequelae of hip fracture
- Insufficient response to exercise, weight management and medical treatment
The Procedure and Recovery
Under spinal or general anaesthesia the worn joint surfaces are removed and replaced with implants. Component size and position are planned in advance from calibrated X-rays; computer-assisted and robotic systems may support the planning stage.
Most patients stand with support on the day of surgery or the following morning. Walking aids are typically used for two to six weeks. Returning to daily activities usually takes several weeks; low-impact activities such as walking, swimming and cycling are generally resumed after the third month.
If groin pain shortens your walking distance, wakes you at night or makes dressing difficult, an orthopaedic assessment is advisable.
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