Learn how Total Hip Replacement relieves pain, restores mobility, and transforms life for patients suffering from arthritis or hip joint damage.
THR surgery
The hip joint is one of the most important joints in the human body - it supports our weight, enables smooth movement, and allows us to perform essential daily activities like walking, running and jumping. When this hip joint is damaged due to arthritis, injury, or degeneration, even simple movements can cause severe pain and stiffness. Over time, this can lead to a significant loss of mobility and independence.
Hip arthritis is among the most common causes of hip pain, not only in older individuals, but young people as well. It occurs when the protective cartilage cushioning the bones of the hip joint wears away, causing friction between the bones. This leads to pain, swelling, and stiffness, which may worsen with activity or prolonged sitting. Common symptoms include persistent groin or thigh pain, difficulty walking, limping, limited range of motion, and discomfort that interferes with sleep or activities of daily living.
Early diagnosis is essential. You should see an orthopedic specialist if hip pain persists for more than a few weeks, affects your ability to perform daily tasks, or does not improve with rest, medication, or physiotherapy. Ignoring symptoms can lead to further joint damage and worsening deformity, making treatment more complex later on.
Dr. Abhishekh Nerurkar
When conservative treatments such as physiotherapy, medications, or lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, Total Hip Replacement (THR) may be recommended. This surgical procedure involves replacing the damaged parts of the hip joint with artificial components (implants) made of combination of metal, ceramic, or plastic. The new joint restores smooth movement, relieves pain, and allows patients to return to an active, comfortable lifestyle.
“Total Hip Replacement is not just a surgery - it’s a pathway to pain-free, independent living,” says Dr. Abhishek Nerurkar, Orthopedic Consultant and Surgeon, P. D. Hinduja Hospital, (Khar) and Lilavati Hospital. “When performed at the right time and with modern techniques, it can transform a stiff and painful hip to a mobile and painless one. People who once struggled to walk or sleep comfortably often regain full movement and return to the activities they love. The key is early diagnosis and timely medical intervention - the sooner we address the problem, the better the outcome.”
Modern THR procedures are highly successful, with most patients resuming normal activities within a few weeks. Advances in surgical precision, implant design, and minimally invasive techniques have significantly improved comfort and recovery time.
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