Our bodies are truly amazing! While "bones, tendons, ligaments and joints" may sound just like a chapter title from a high school anatomy textbook, the reality is that these body parts are essential in every aspect of our daily lives. They provide the ability for the many functions and movements we utilize on a daily basis. Consider the function of just one part - the hip joint. Without it the human body would be unable to properly bend at the waist, lift legs or get into a sitting position.
Like all joints of the body, the hip experiences wear and tear over time. However, the hip joint is somewhat unique in its susceptibility to early arthritis. Because it is a weight-bearing joint and is involved in so many of the movements we rely on to live an active life, it is often (along with the back) one of the first areas of the body to experience the level of cartilage breakdown that results in bone-on-bone interaction and intense pain.
For those suffering from this kind of pain due to hip arthritis, the solution is sometimes to have a surgery for total hip replacement. While your physician will first try other, more conservative approaches to managing your pain, if your arthritis continues to worsen, replacing the joint is often the best option.
A Step by Step Overview of the Surgery for Total Hip Replacement
Over the years, orthopedic physicians at Rothman Institute have mastered the art and science of hip replacement surgery. Today, it is considered a widely accepted solution for hip arthritis and is one of the most successful orthopedic surgeries of its kind.
If you are preparing to undergo this procedure, you may interested in a specific, step-by-step breakdown of what the surgery includes:
Here at Rothman Institute, we perform thousands of total hip replacements each year! Our hip specialists conduct their own research and regularly publish new findings on the topic of total hip replacement. It is here that some of the most advanced joint prosthesis parts and surgical methods have been designed. For more information, please visit us here or contact us at 1-800-321-9999.