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What is total hip replacement?
Total hip replacement removes damaged portions of the hip joint and replaces them with prosthetic components designed to recreate smoother joint motion.
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Hip anatomy
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint where cartilage, synovial tissue, and ligaments help the joint move smoothly.
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Procedure overview
In a total hip replacement, damaged cartilage is removed from the socket, a socket component is placed, and a ball component is attached to a stem inserted into the thighbone.
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