Hip Replacement
What is Total Hip Replacement?
Total hip replacement is the name of the operation in which an artificial joint is placed in the place of the damaged joint in patients whose hip joint is damaged to such an extent that it affects their daily life.
Who are total hip prostheses applied to?
Hip calcification, Rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory joint rheumatism), Hip fracture, Hip dislocation, and Avascular necrosis for reasons such as the structure of the hip joint is applied to patients in whom the design of the hip joint is impaired.
How are hip replacement surgeries performed?
In total hip replacement surgeries, the joint’s damaged knob and socket parts are replaced with an artificial knob socket made of metal, plastic, and ceramics. These parts can also be applied in a combined way.
How long is the life span of total hip replacement?
The life span of a hip replacement varies according to the patient’s age, weight, gender, and physical activity. Thanks to the developing technology and surgical techniques for hip prostheses, which used to have a life expectancy of 5-10 years, this period has been extended to 15-20 years.
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