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Total hip replacement is a surgery that helps people who have problems with their hips. The hip is an important joint in the body that helps us walk, run and move around. Sometimes the hip can get damaged or worn out due to things like arthritis or injuries. When people have pain in their hip that may need a hip joint replacement, they often describe the pain deep inside the hip and in their groin area. Problems with a person's back may look and feel like hip pain and your doctor can help you figure out where the main problem is coming from. When Your hip pain starts to limit your ability to participate in normal activities and even limits your sleep happens a doctor might recommend a total hip replacement to help fix the problem.

During a total hip replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the hip are removed and replaced with artificial parts made of metal plastic or ceramic. These new parts help the hip move smoothly and without pain. The surgery usually takes one to two hours.  The surgery is typically performed at an outpatient surgery center, like the Surgery of Center of Wisconsin Rapids, and patients go home the same day or the next morning.

After the surgery, patients typically do not need to do physical therapy exercises. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions and take care of the new hip to ensure a successful recovery period with proper care and rehabilitation, most people are able to return to their normal activities enjoy a better quality of life after total hip replacement.

There are different approaches to take in order to replace a hip some are from the front, anterior. And some are from the back, posterior. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. You will want to discuss with your surgeon his or her preferred method and why a certain approach will be better for you. Both types of approaches are formed here at Wisconsin River Orthopaedics.