Normal Anatomy :: Total Hip Replacement THR
Revision Hip Replacement :: Anterior Hip Replacement

Normal Anatomy of the Hip joint

How does the Hip joint work?
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Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Total Hip Replacement (THR) procedure replaces all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (prosthesis) to eliminate pain and restore joint movement.

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Anterior Hip Replacement

Direct Anterior Hip Replacement is a technique in which hip replacement surgery is performed through an alternative approach compared to conventional hip replacement surgery. Historically, hip replacement surgery was performed utilizing traditional posterior or lateral approaches. This necessitates that certain muscles or tendons are cut in order to access the hip joint and perform the surgery.

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Robotic Total Hip Replacement

Total hip replacement is a surgical technique where the severely damaged cartilage and bone of the hip joint are removed and substituted with an artificial prosthesis which is bio-compatible and functions like a normal hip. It is one of the most common joint replacement procedures, subsequent to knee replacements. The main aim of this surgery is to restore function to the joint and relieve pain.

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Hip Fracture

The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur or thighbone, and the “socket” is the cup-shaped acetabulum. The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement in the joint.

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Revision Hip Replacement

This maybe because part or all of your previous hip replacement needs to be revised. This operation varies from very minor adjustments to massive operations replacing significant amounts of bone and hence is difficult to describe in full.

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Please use the links below to get more information from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Broken Bones and Injury

• Hip Strains
• Muscle Strains in the Thigh
• Other Hip Injuries

Fractures

• Hip Fractures
• Pelvis Fractures

Instability and dislocation

• Hip Dislocation
• Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
• Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip (DDH)
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis

Diseases and Syndromes

• Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia paresthetica)
• Hip Bursitis
• Inflammatory Arthritis of the Hip
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Osteonecrosis of the Hip
• Perthes Disease
• Snapping Hip
• Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

Treatment and Rehabilitation

• Hip Conditioning Program

Joint Replacement

• Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery
• Hip Implants
• Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement
• Questions and Answers About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
• Total Hip Replacement

Postoperative Care

• Activities After Hip Replacement
• Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide