Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement The hip is the set of bones that links the spine with the legs using a ball and socket system. ... The hip is protected by a strong layer of gristle and held together by ligaments and muscles. A hip replacement is the removal and replacement of the whole or parts of the ball and socket system. Hip replacememnts are needed by humans to relieve discomfort of the hip caused by arthritis. ... The two main types of arthritis that affect the hip are Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. ... Sometimes the disease can be due to an old injury, birth defect, or a disease of the hip. ... After a year or two the disease burns out leaving behind a permanently damaged hip. Arthritis of the hip can be helped by anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin, weight loss or a walking aids but in severe cases a total hip replacement is required.