Total Hip Replacement in Karnataka
The damaged ball-and-socket hip joint is replaced with prosthetic components made of metal, ceramic, and plastic. Relieves pain from severe arthritis and restor…
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Types of Total Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement can use different bearing surface combinations — metal-on-polyethylene, ceramic-on-ceramic, or ceramic-on-polyethylene — chosen based on the patient's age and activity level, and can be performed via posterior, anterior, or lateral surgical approaches. Minimally invasive techniques using smaller incisions are increasingly used to potentially speed recovery.