Hip Replacement Surgery Video
When conservative treatments such as weight management, physical therapy, and medication fail, hip replacement surgery may be considered for patients suffering from hip osteoarthritis. In this procedure, the hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant. This animation shows the basic process involved in a hip replacement surgery.
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