Elective Surgical Procedures
Total Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Surgery is a safe and effective procedure to help reduce pain and improve movement in your hip joint. In the procedure the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components.
Peterborough's Choice for Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip Replacement Surgery is a safe and effective procedure to help reduce pain and improve movement in your hip joint. In the procedure the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components.
The head of the femur (ball) and acetabulum (socket) will be replaced during the procedure. The ball of the femur is removed and a stem is placed into the hollow femur. The damaged cartilage of the socket of the hip joint is removed and replaced with a metal socket.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Total Hip Replacement
Those who have osteoarthritis of the hip and have significant difficulty completing their day to day activities due to their hip pain
- Anterior Hip Replacement
- Typically experience less post operative pain and faster recovery
- Have less post-operative precautions
- Some patients may not be good candidates for this type of surgery
- Lateral Hip Replacement
- Have post-operative precautions
- Lateral Hip replacement precautions for the first 6 weeks following surgery
- Avoid:
- Bending at the hip past 90° (unable to bend to put shoes or socks on)
- Crossing your legs
- Twisting the lower body
- Frequently move your leg and go for short walks to prevent your risk of developing stiffness and blood clots
- Use a walker to prevent your risk of a fall until you improve your balance, and strength
- Regularly complete your exercise program and gradually return to physical activity
- Avoid:
Pain is a normal experience following the procedure, and gradually reduces in the weeks after surgery
Please feel free to contact ORIK for more information on hip replacement surgery or to book an appointment with our specialists.