Tag Archives: Total Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement Physio
03
Mar
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Physiotherapy for Total Hip Replacement

Posted on by Chelsey Sidaway

A hip replacement, also known as a hip arthroplasty. Is a procedure where damaged bone, comprising the joint is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. In a total hip replacement, the head of the femur is replaced with a prosthetic head attached to a shaft. And the joint surface of the acetabulum is covered with a synthetic liner. It is a surgery with very high success rates with 95% of patients experiencing significant pain relief after surgery when combined with effective total hip replacement physio. It is estimated that 58% of total hip replacements last 25 years.

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Risks Associated With Hip Replacement
28
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Risks Associated With Hip Replacement

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Making A Decision To Have A Hip Replacement The decision to have a hip replacement is not something to take lightly, although the outcomes are typically very good with this type of surgery it is still surgery and there are associated risks. Consideration whether or not to proceed with a hip replacement surgery typically necessitates… Read More >

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Do I Need A Total Hip Replacement?
26
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Do I Need A Total Hip Replacement?

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

What Is A Total Hip Replacement? A total hip replacement also referred to as total hip arthroplasty and often called a hip replacement or abbreviated to THR for short is where damaged bone and cartilage is surgically removed and subsequently replaced with prosthetic components. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint in which… Read More >

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