Hip Replacement (Prosthesis)

Overview

Hip prostheses are designed to mimic the ball-and-socket action of your hip joint. During hip replacement surgery, your surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts of your hip joint and inserts the artificial joint.

Types of surgical approaches;

• The back of the hip – the posterior approach. 

• The side of the hip – lateral or anterolateral approach. 

• The front of the leg – anterior approach.