Overview
This surgery replaces diseased and damaged portions of the hip with implants designed to restore function to the hip joint.
Damaged Bone Removed
After the femur (thigh bone) is removed from the hip socket, the damaged femoral head (ball) is removed.
Socket Cleaned
Damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the hip socket.
Shell Implanted
A metal shell implant is pressed into the hip socket. In some instances, bone cement or screws are used for additional fixation.
Liner Inserted
A liner is locked into the metal shell to complete the replacement of the hip socket. Although many systems use polyethylene (plastic) liners, some use ceramic liners.
Femur Prepared
The surgeon now focuses on the femur implant. First, the end of the femur is hollowed out.
Stem Implanted
A metal femoral implant (stem) is placed into the prepared canal of the femur. The implant may be pressed into place, or in some cases cement may be used.
Ball Attached
A femoral head (ball) is attached to the femoral implant (stem) to replace the original damaged femoral head.
End of Procedure
The new ball and socket components are joined to form the new hip joint.
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