a surgical procedure that removes the degenerated hip joint and replaces both the ball and socket with artificial parts

also called total hip replacement; surgical procedure to remove and replace the arthritic or damaged hip joint with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis; hip replacement surgery may be considered only after other treatment options have failed to provide adequate relief from pain or disability.

Hip replacement surgery is used to replace the original, damaged hip joint with a new, artificial hip made from plastic, ceramic or metal.

Hip replacement surgery can be performed on animals, (notably dogs) as well as humans. This article discusses hip replacement surgery in animals.