Total Hip Replacement

Question 1

What part of the hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic?

Answer 1

Acetabular and femoral head components

Question 2

What types of THR systems are there?

Answer 2

Cemented and cementless

Question 3

Is cemented THR or cementless THR better?

Answer 3

Both are the same

Question 4

What is the success rate of a total hip replacement?

Answer 4

90%

Question 5

What can THR complications and failure lead to?

Answer 5

Femoral head and neck ostectomy (very expensive)

Question 6

What is the best way to achieve successful functional outcome of hip dysplasia?

Answer 6

Total hip replacement

Question 7

When can you perform a total hip replacement?

Answer 7

Anytime once growth plates have closed

Question 8

Why does progression of hip dysplasia not influence outcome of a total hip replacement?

Answer 8

Using prosthetic implants for a new joint