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Total hip replacement surgery (also called total hip arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure that involves the replacement of a damaged or worn-out hip joint with a new one (hip prosthesis). These prostheses are made up of either metal, tough and sturdy plastic or ceramic. The hip joint may have been damaged due to arthritis, fracture, injuries, chronic illness or gradual wear and tear over the years. The hip can be compared to a ball and socket, where the head of the thigh bone (femur) is the ball which fits into the socket of the pelvic bone. In a total hip replacement surgery, both the ball and the socket of the hip joint are replaced with a prosthesis. The goal of total hip replacement surgery is to relieve pain, improve basic body movements and help the hip joint to support our daily activities.

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