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A hip replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one (known as a prosthesis).
Articles for Hip replacement
'It's amazing what your body can do'
Builder Norman Lane, 63, hasnt stopped running since he had a double hip replacement. He talks about his operation and why he would advise anyone to do it.
About how a hip replacement is performed
Read about how a hip replacement is performed, including choosing the type of anaesthetic you're given
Complications
Read about the risks of hip replacement surgery, including joint problems, hip dislocation, blood clots and infection
Introduction
Read about hip replacements, a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one (known as a prosthesis)
Recovering from hip replacement surgery
Read about recovering from hip replacement surgery, including looking after your new hip and getting back to normal activities
Warning signs on Metal-on-metalimplants
Advice from the NHS on metal-on-metal hip implants, including what to do if you're concerned about your implant and warning signs to look out for.
