A surgical treatment, total hip replacement (THR) or total hip arthroplasty, involves the replacement of a damaged or diseased hip joint with prosthetic components. For people with hip injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis, it greatly reduces pain, increases mobility, and improves quality of life. This detailed guide outlines each step in the THR process, highlighting […]
Tag Archives: Total Hip Replacement
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Dec
Dec
The American Academy of Orthoedic Surgeons (AAOS) runs the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR). It has reached an incredible milestone by keeping records of more than 4 million hip and knee replacement surgeries. AJRR’s 11th Annual Report talks about this accomplishment, which shows how important it is for shaping the future of orthopedic surgery, improving […]
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Oct
Oct
Is joint pain limiting your daily activities? Are you having trouble with pain that won’t go away in your hip or knee? Such worries affect a lot of people as they get older or deal with joint problems. Joint replacement surgeries, especially on the hip and knee, are now one of the most common ways […]
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Jan
Jan
When it comes to medical procedures, hip replacement surgery has among the highest success rates. Because of advancements in technology and surgical methods for replacing joints, the success rate of total hip replacement has increased substantially since the 1960s. What is hip replacement surgery? Hip replacement surgery involves removing and replacing the hip joint’s underlying […]