To speak in a simple language about replacing the hip joint, we must say that this means removing all or part of the damaged hip joint and then inserting the ball-like part or the ball and the bowl together. In hip replacement surgery, the damaged hip joint in the pelvic area is replaced with an artificial joint. In fact, in this surgery, damaged bone and joint surfaces are replaced with prostheses. These artificial parts or prostheses that replace damaged parts in the patient’s body are called implants. Hip replacement occurs in both complete and semi-complete positions. When the joint is completely replaced, replacement occurs in the ball-like part of the femoral head as well as the bowl-like part of the hip. But the replacement of the joint in a semi-complete position is such that only the head of the femur is replaced and the hip bowl is not involved.
Why hip replacement Surgery?
Hip replacement surgery is mainly recommended for patients who have pain in the pelvic area due to hip destruction. So that this pain makes it difficult to do daily tasks. The pain is so great for them that they are unable to do certain things. However, most patients before having hip replacement surgery are skeptical about whether this type of surgery can help them; And will there be any positive changes in their lives after the operation? It can be said that the main reason for undergoing this surgery is to get rid of the pain.