Hip replacement surgery involves removing the damaged part of the hip joint and replacing it with other parts made of plastic or metal, to reduce pain in the area and improve range of motion.
Before the operation
General anesthesia is used most of the time, and local anesthesia may be used in some cases, depending on the patient''s health status as well as his desire.
The doctor may recommend taking antibiotics before the surgery, to reduce the possibility of infection and complications resulting from it.
during operation
Hip joint replacement surgery is performed by replacing the upper end of the thigh bone with a ball made of metal, then re-coating the socket of the hip joint located in the pelvis with a metal shell coated with a layer of plastic.
The artificial joints are attached to the bones by attaching the joints to the bones with a type of glue to fix the artificial joint to the bone.
After the operation
Some tests are done to ensure the stability of the condition, and the doctor may prescribe some medications that the patient must adhere to.
