Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing damaged bone and cartilage in your hip and replacing it with artificial parts. During a total hip replacement, your ...

Every year more than a quarter of a million Americans have total hip replacement surgery. It's almost always a successful operation that frees patients from what's often described as disabling pain.

A doctor may recommend hip surgery if you don’t experience symptom relief from more conservative options or if you have a sudden and serious injury. Hip surgery is one of the most common kinds of ...