A surgeon replaces the damaged hip joint parts with new ones that are typically made of metal, ceramic, or very hard plastic during hip replacement surgery. This prosthetic joint (artificial joint) aids in pain relief and improved function. Hip Implants surgery, also known as total hip arthroplasty, may be an option if hip pain prevents you from going about your daily business and nonsurgical treatments haven't worked or are no longer efficient. Damage from arthritis is the most frequent cause of hip replacement.
A Hip Implants prosthesis should typically last between 10 and 20 years, though some can go even longer. The type of implant and the patient's age have an impact on the results. In a 2008 study, between 71% and 94% of patients who underwent THR surgery at age 55 or older still had successfully functioning implants after 15 years. Hip revision surgery is necessary when a hip implant needs to be replaced because it has become loose or worn out over time.
