How To Effectively Prevent And Treat Hip Pain

Joint Repair Or Replacement

If a patient's hip has become severely damaged and this is causing their hip pain, their doctor might recommend joint repair or replacement. A hip replacement occurs when a surgeon takes out the damaged portions of the hip joint and replace the damaged areas with synthetic parts made of hard plastic, ceramic, and metal. The artificial joint restores function and helps reduce pain caused by damage. If an individual's hip pain interferes with their daily life and other treatments aren't working, this may be a good option.

Hip revision surgery is a procedure that occurs when an artificial hip joint becomes damaged. Normal wear-and-tear can cause the hip to break down, and infection can sometimes lead to further damage. A doctor performs hip revision surgery to correct the issues in the prosthetic hip and return it to its proper function. Artificial joints have a lifespan of ten to fifteen years before they need replacing.