Total hip replacement is performed for patients with severely damaged hip joints. The damaged joint is replaced with a prosthesis made of cobalt-chromium or titanium, while the intermediate components are made of plastic, metal, or ceramic materials.

Hip replacement surgery can be performed using two different techniques depending on the patient’s bone strength:

• Cemented hip replacement: In elderly patients with low bone strength, the prosthesis is fixed to the bone with a filler material called bone cement.

• Cementless hip replacement: In younger patients with good bone quality, specially designed prostheses with a porous coating are firmly anchored into the bone without cement.

The success rate of hip replacement surgery is over 95%. Thanks to modern implant designs and ceramic surface technologies, the lifespan of prostheses can exceed 25 years. If wear or loosening occurs, revision surgery may be performed to replace the prosthesis with a new one.

Hip replacement surgery is a major procedure that requires precision and expertise. Although there are risks, when performed by experienced specialists, it ensures high success rates and excellent patient satisfaction.