Hip arthritis can lead to degeneration of the hip joint, a deep joint that connects the leg to the pelvis. Its progression can affect many aspects of your life, impairing your ability to perform routine work and causing endless joint pain, joint stiffness, and decreased hip flexibility. You may also need a cane, walker, or even a wheelchair to get around.

The hip joint is located where the thigh bone (femur) meets the pelvis (hip). Normally, a round ball at the top of the femur moves smoothly in the hip socket.

Hip arthritis (osteoarthritis) is a common cause of hip joint pain that can worsen with movement of the hip. Patients with advanced osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease, may require surgical intervention.

Hip arthritis can range from the mild early stages to the most severe disabling form. In its milder stage, arthritis can be treated with steroids and antirheumatoid drugs, heat treatment, exercise, assistive devices, and activity modification. But, in severe cases where the cartilage on both sides of the joint wears away completely, surgical intervention is the only effective way to treat the hip properly.

There are two main surgical methods for treating osteoarthritis (OA or degenerative arthritis) of the hip: hip joint replacement surgery and hip resurfacing surgery.

Hip replacement (hip arthroscope) It is generally considered for patients who experience severe joint pain at night, decreased hip mobility, and rubbing sensations during certain movements, and have tried conservative measures to alleviate these symptoms but have failed.

Total hip replacement is a very successful procedure for the treatment of the arthritic hip. Often considered the cheapest and safest form of hip replacement surgery, it is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced with artificially constructed components. This form of surgery amputates damaged and worn parts of the femur, including the head (ball) of the femur, and attaches a new, smaller, artificial metal ball to the rest of the femur, returning the hip to its strong, stable, and stable position. Flexible state again.

advantages
There is no risk of femoral neck fracture because this bone is removed.
Surgery consistently reduces or eliminates hip pain.
It can give you many years of freedom from the restlessness and fatigue that have previously kept you awake at night.
Osteoarthritis patients can experience a significant improvement in mobility and hip movements after surgery.

cons
Surgery requires further amputations of the femoral bone.
More chances of hip dislocations.
Plastic or ceramic surfaces can break.
Patients may continue to experience thigh pain.
Most patients are unable to perform high level athletics.
There is a good chance that the traditional hip replacement will wear out and the patient will require a second replacement (revision).

hip rejuvenation It is a type of hip replacement that requires preservation rather than amputation of the original socket (acetabulum) and the head of the femur. Instead of removing the femoral head, a hollow metal cap is placed over the damaged surfaces of the ball. The socket part of the hip joint is also coated with a metal component.

advantages
Hip resurfacing removes considerably less bone from the femur.
The largest portion of the natural femoral bone remains intact.
It is bone-sparing surgery, which allows for revision (repeat) hip surgery if required later.
Hip resurfacing implants have a larger head and cup, making the hip actually more difficult to dislocate.
Surgery allows patients to resume high-demand sports and activities.

cons
This form of hip joint surgery is technically more difficult to perform.
It requires a larger incision in the thigh which can lead to excessive blood loss.
Hip resurfacing patients may fracture the thigh bone at the femoral neck, requiring revision surgery.
Full recovery after the operation can take anywhere from six weeks to three months.