A total hip joint replacement is an operation that is performed for a painful hip joint that has lost all its cartilage and failed non operative treatment. It is the final treatment in escalating levels of treatment.  Dr Balakumar will expertly perform this procedure based on the patients symptoms, signs, expectations and radiographs. Dr Balakumar is also in a unique position of being able to offer alternative treatments to preserve the hip if possible and will therefore only offer hip replacement after careful consideration.

In total joint replacement the existing joint is cut out and replaced with metallic implants and sophisticated bearing surfaces. Joint replacement literally covers a spectrum of operations from partial joint replacements, resurfacing to total joint replacement.

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