What is Hip Replacement?

Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is an orthopedic surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with prosthetic implants. With hip replacement our doctor will surgically place prosthetic implants to relieve hip pain due to hip arthritis or a hip joint that is injured or diseased. If you have hip pain and non-surgical methods are no longer effective in reducing the pain, visit us at Han Orthopaedics in Los Angeles to speak with our hip replacement specialist.

Common types of hip injuries

Although arthritis is one of the most common reasons for hip replacement there are other types of hip injuries that can be treated with a hip replacement. Below is a list of the common types of hip injuries that may be treated with a hip replacement.

●      Osteoarthritis

●      Rheumatoid arthritis

●      Osteonecrosis (as known as Avascular necrosis)

●      Post-traumatic arthritis

●      Hip fracture

●      Hip dysplasia