सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यह निदान नहीं है। आपात स्थिति में 102 पर कॉल करें। हमेशा योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मी से सलाह लें।
Hip replacement: Replacing a damaged hip joint with an artificial joint. It is done for severe hip arthritis or some hip fractures in older people.
Replacing a damaged hip joint with an artificial joint.
Severe hip arthritis or some hip fractures in older people.
Fitness checks.
Dislocation, infection, blood clots.
Walking aids for a few weeks; full recovery in months.
What is hip replacement?
Replacing a damaged hip joint with an artificial joint.
Why is hip replacement done?
Severe hip arthritis or some hip fractures in older people.
How do I prepare for hip replacement?
Fitness checks.
How long is recovery after hip replacement?
Walking aids for a few weeks; full recovery in months.
What are the risks of hip replacement?
Dislocation, infection, blood clots.
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references