Hip replacement surgery is a procedure to remove and replace your damaged and painful hip joint with an artificial hip (also known as a prosthesis). This is usually made of metal, ceramic, or plastic material (or a combination of the three components).
At The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale, our team of specialist orthopaedic consultants deliver expert, tailored treatment for hip pain. We offer our services to those who live in Rochdale, Lancashire, and further afield. To find out more about our services, call us or book an appointment with one of our specialist Consultants online today.
Why might you need total hip replacement surgery?
The most common symptom we see in people who suspect they might need a hip replacement is pain and stiffness that prevents them from fulfilling their everyday activities.
People might have difficulty:
- Walking
- Running
- Having sex
- Completing simple tasks like tying shoelaces and picking things up from the floor
Other symptoms include:
- Pain at night or when resting
- Loss of movement in your hip
- Swelling and tenderness around the joint
Some people also say they notice a limp due to their hip joint being stiff.
These symptoms can be caused by many joint pain conditions other, including:
Rheumatoid arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful inflammatory joint condition caused by an autoimmune process, which happens when your body attacks its healthy cells by mistake. This often causes pain, swelling, and inflammation in your joints.
Hip bursitis: Bursitis happens when the fluid filled sacs (known as bursa) that cushion and protect your joints become inflamed. This can result in pain and swelling in your joints. Usually, it presents as a dull, aching pain that can persist even when you take traditional painkillers or try gentle stretching.
A hip fracture: Hip fractures happen when cracks occur at the top of your thigh-bone (femur) in your hip joint. They are usually caused by a traumatic injury such as a contact sports injury, but they can sometimes be caused by a condition that weakens your hip bone, such as osteoporosis.