HIP ARTHROPLASTY - ORTHOPEDIC DISEASES

Hip Arthroplasty



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Hip arthroplasty is an orthopedic surgery used to replace the natural hip joint with a metal, polyethylene or ceramic prosthesis. Generally, hip arthroplasty is used in elderly patients with joint wear, due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis; however, it may also be used in young patients if a femoral neck fracture occurs, for example