Hip replacement surgery ,also known as hip arthroplasty, is a common procedure that involves replacing a damaged or worn-out hip joint with an artificial implant. This surgery is typically recommended for individuals who experience chronic hip pain and disability due to conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fractures, or other degenerative joint diseases that do not respond to conservative treatments like medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes.

Types of Hip Replacement:-

1. Total Hip Replacement (THR): The most common form, where both the acetabulum (the hip socket) and the femoral head (the ball of the thigh bone) are replaced.
2. Partial Hip Replacement: Only the femoral head is replaced, often used in cases where the damage is limited to the femoral side of the joint.
3. Hip Resurfacing: Involves capping the femoral head with a metal prosthesis, leaving more of the natural bone intact. This is typically used in younger, active patients.