Total Hip ReplacementMedical Author:
Paul Simic, MD
Coauthor:
P John Simic, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Mitchell J Goldman, DO, FAAP, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
James Ungar, MD
Total Hip Replacement IntroductionTotal hip replacement (THR) is an excellent treatment option for people with late-stage degenerative hip disease. THR is one of the most successful and common surgical procedures in orthopedic surgery. In addition to marked reduction in pain and improvement in sleep, most people regain range of motion, physical ability, and quality of life.
Viewer Comments & ReviewsTotal Hip Replacement - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What caused you to need a total hip replacement? Total Hip Replacement - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Please describe your Total Hip Replacement experience. |
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is not a single disease but rather the end result of a variety of disorders leading to the structural or functional failure of one or more of your joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic joint pain, affecting over 25 million Americans. Osteoarthritis involves the entire joint, including the nearby muscles, underlying bone, ligaments, joint lining (synovium), and the joint cover (capsule).
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Total joint replacement, or arthroplasty, represents a significant advance in the treatment of painful and disabling joint pathologies.
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