Severe hip arthritis can cause pain and difficulty walking. Many people who experience these debilitating symptoms due to hip arthritis will choose to have total hip replacement surgery. However, total hip replacement surgery is not without risks and concerns, and so many people wonder if there are any alternatives to hip replacement surgery. The following […]
Hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) involves removing a damaged or diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant. This surgery reduces pain and improves mobility in patients with lingering symptoms of hip osteoarthritis. The most common type of this surgery is a total hip replacement, in which the acetabulum (hip socket) and the […]