Hip Arthroplasty | Total Hip Replacement

Total hip replacement surgery

MedStar Health is a leader in orthopaedics in the D.C. and Baltimore region, providing personalized and comprehensive hip care. Our doctors are fellowship-trained in hip surgery and specialize exclusively in caring for conditions that affect the hip, from simple cases to the most complex. Our physicians use state-of-the-art techniques and approaches to total hip replacement, which promote a safe and successful recovery. Our network is proud to offer our patients tertiary care with access to multiple support systems all under one roof.

What is total hip replacement surgery?

In a total hip replacement, the damaged bone and cartilage is replaced with a prosthetic, or artificial, hip component. The goal of total hip replacement surgery, also referred to as total hip arthroplasty, is to help relieve your pain and improve your quality of life and hip function. At MedStar Health, we offer the most advanced approaches to hip replacement surgery, using innovative technologies to promote the safest and most successful outcomes possible.

Why is total hip replacement performed?

You may be a good candidate for hip replacement surgery at MedStar Health if you suffer from any of the below hip conditions:

Osteoarthritis of the hip
Hip osteonecrosis
Rheumatoid arthritis of the hip
Hip injury or hip fracture
Bone tumors on the hip
Problem with existing hip replacement that may need a hip revision

What does total hip replacement involve?

This ensures a precise and safe procedure. During surgery, the damaged portions of your hip are removed and replaced with an artificial hip called a prosthesis, or a device that substitutes or supplements the joint. The prosthesis consists of three components: a socket, ball, and stem. The outer shell of the socket is usually made of metal and the inner shell consists of plastic, or the entire socket may be plastic. When the ceramic ball is joined with the socket, the new hip allows for smooth, nearly frictionless movement. Prior to your total hip replacement procedure, your surgeon may use robotic-assisted technologies, which capture the exact location of the joint prior to surgery.