​What is Total Hip Replacement Surgery?

This operation involves removing the arthritic part of the hip joint and replacing it with a socket, while the ball joint is replaced with an artificial component that anchors in the thigh bone.

Mr. Mahaluxmivala commonly uses a ceramic ball bearing surface, which, although more expensive, is utilised when indicated to ensure optimal outcomes

​Symptoms

Proper diagnosis of hip joint pain is crucial to ensure it's not referred from the back. Key indicators include:

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• Pain in the groin, inner thigh, or front of the thigh extending to the knee. 

• Buttock pain, but unlike sciatica, it doesn't radiate below the knee or cause pins and needles.

• Pain when rising from a sitting position or while going up and down stairs, sometimes needing to take one step at a time,.

• The hip locking, catching, or giving way.

• Pain that worsens with activity but can also be present at rest.

• Difficulty cutting toenails and getting in and out of a bath or car, common in severe hip arthritis.

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For a successful hip replacement, a thorough history and examination of the knee, hip, and back are essential to ensure the correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment

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What Are The Causes For Hip Replacement?

Hip replacement surgery is commonly performed for:

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• Osteoarthritis of the hip.

• Severe osteoarthritis or fracture collapse resulting from past injuries or surgeries to the hip joint.

• Old conditions such as dislocated hips at birth, Perthes disease, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, and avascular necrosis.

  • While these conditions themselves don't necessitate a hip replacement, they often lead to severe osteoarthritis, which does

Diagnosis

• Diagnosis is made from medical history and full examination.

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• It is confirmed by an x-ray of the hip which includes two specialised views.