Hip Resurfacing What Is Hip Resurfacing? Hip resurfacing is a type of joint replacement surgery where the damaged surfaces of the hip joint are reshaped and capped with a smooth metal covering instead of replacing the entire ball and socket. It is considered a bone-preserving alternative to total hip replacement,…

Hip Arthroscopy What Is Hip Arthroscopy? Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside the hip joint. Instead of making a large incision, the surgeon uses small cuts to insert a tiny camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments. This allows precise treatment with less…

Total Hip Replacement What Is It? Total hip replacement (also called hip arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial implant. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, and in this surgery both the ball (femoral head) and the socket (acetabulum) are replaced…