Hip Replacement: an Orthopedic Surgeon's Overview

by Desert Orthopedic Center | 12 years ago

http://www.emc.org/desert-orthopedic-... Total hip replacement is done when patient has worn out cartilage in hip joint. When conservative treatment no longer works it’s time to consider total hip replacement surgery. However, most patients already know when it’s time because severe pain in the groin and buttocks area is making their life quite difficult. In this video, Dr. Schnaser, an