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- The primary NIH organization for research on Hip Replacement is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Hip Replacement

Also called: Hip arthroplasty

Hip replacement is surgery for people with severe hip damage. When you have a hip replacement, the surgeon removes damaged cartilage and bone from your hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. This can relieve pain, help your hip joint work better, and improve your walking and other movements. Your doctor may recommend it if you have hip damage and pain, and physical therapy, medicines and exercise don't help.

The most common problem after surgery is hip dislocation. Because a man-made hip is smaller than the original joint, the ball can come out of its socket. The surgery can also cause blood clots and infections. After a hip replacement, you might need to avoid certain activities, such as jogging and high-impact sports.

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Overviews
- Joint Replacement Surgery and You(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
- Joint Surgery(American College of Rheumatology)
- Preparing for Joint Replacement Surgery(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Total Hip Replacement(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Total Hip Replacement: Relieve Pain, Improve Mobility(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
- What Is a Hip Replacement?(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
Latest News
- Minorities More Skeptical About Joint Replacements(09/05/2008, Reuters Health)
- High Risk of Cardiovascular Complications Found for Arthritis Patients Undergoing Hip or Knee Replacement(08/01/2008, American College of Rheumatology)
- Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age(06/27/2008, HealthDay)
- New Anti-Clotting Pill Works Well in Trials(06/25/2008, HealthDay)
Rehabilitation/Recovery
- Activities After Hip Replacement(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Hip Replacement - Physical Therapy(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
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- Total Hip Replacement Exercise Guide(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
Related Issues
- Anesthesia for Hip and Knee Surgery(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Hip Dislocation(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Hip Implants(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
- Your Joint Replacement: Urological Procedures & Antibiotics(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Pictures & Photographs
- Total Hip(Food and Drug Administration)
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Tutorials
- Hip Replacement(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
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- Hip Replacement - Physical Therapy(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player
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Videos
- Anterior Approach to Total Hip Arthoplasty(OR-Live) - Requires Flash Player - One hour program - 10/09/2007
- Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery(OR-Live) - Requires Flash Player - One hour program - 3/26/2008
- Anterolateral Hip Procedure(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program
- Hip Resurfacing(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 9/20/2006
- Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program
- Minimally Invasive Technique for Total Hip Arthoplasty(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 01/19/2007
- Revision Hip Arthroplasty(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program
- Small Incision Total Hip Arthroplasty(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 5/03/2007
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- Total Hip Resurfacing(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 02/08/2007
- Two-Incision Total Hip Replacement Procedure(OR-Live) - Requires media player - One hour program - 12/05/2006
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Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Arthroplasty(National Institutes of Health)
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Hip Replacement(National Institutes of Health)
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Directories
- AAHKS Doctor Locator(American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons)
- Find a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician(American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Find an Orthopaedist(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)
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Organizations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Statistics
- Hip Replacements(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) - Links to PDF
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