During hip
replacement, a surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and
replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal, ceramic and very hard
plastic. This artificial joint (prosthesis) helps reduce pain and improve function.
Also called total hip
arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery may be an option for you if your hip pain
interferes with daily activities and more-conservative treatments haven't
helped or are no longer effective. Arthritis damage is the most common reason
to need hip replacement