Total Hip Replacement
Specialist assessment and planning for hip joint conditions.
- DegreeMBBSKMU
- SpecialtyFCPSOrthopaedic Surgery & Trauma
- CertificationCHPE · CHRKMU
- FellowshipOrthopaedic Oncology& Arthroplasty
Overview
Hip problems can quietly narrow a life: shorter walks, trouble with stairs, disturbed sleep. A specialist assessment identifies the cause and lays out the options, including whether hip replacement is appropriate.
What is hip replacement?
A simple drawing to explain the idea. Your doctor will explain your own treatment.
Assessed here
Conditions assessed.
- 01Hip osteoarthritis
- 02Avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply to the femoral head)
- 03Hip fractures and their complications
- 04Arthritis after earlier injury or childhood hip conditions
- 05Review of an existing hip replacement
When to consult
Consider a consultation for groin, thigh or hip pain that limits walking, a growing limp, or stiffness that is affecting daily tasks.
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Planning with you, not for you
Treatment is planned around your goals, activity, other health conditions and family circumstances. You are encouraged to ask questions and to bring a family member to the visit.
The usual steps
From first visit to follow-up.
- 01
Consultation
History, examination, scans reviewed.
- 02
Investigations
X-rays, blood tests, fitness check.
- 03
Options
Choices, benefits and risks discussed.
- 04
Preparation
Planning and support at home.
- 05
Procedure
What to expect, explained.
- 06
Rehabilitation
Guided physiotherapy.
- 07
Follow-up
Reviews of healing and progress.
Order and timing differ between patients. Your surgeon will explain your own plan after assessment.
Before your visit
What to bring.
- Hip and pelvis X-rays, MRI or CT if done
- Previous treatment and operation records
- Blood tests and other health reports
- A list of medicines and allergies
Questions
Quick answers.
Will I definitely need surgery?
Not necessarily. Many hip conditions are first managed without surgery. This is decided after assessment.
Can both hips be treated?
Sometimes. This is an individual decision made with your surgeon.
General information only. Your own assessment and treatment plan can only come from a doctor who has examined you.
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Need an Appointment?
Contact the doctor’s team to ask about consultation availability.