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Hip Replacement services offered in Columbus, GA

Hip pain that persists and severely hampers your everyday routine isn’t something anyone should have to live with. At Columbus Orthopaedic Associates in Columbus, Georgia, Luther H. Wolff, III, MD, can restore quality of life with minimally invasive and revision hip replacements. To learn more, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.

Hip Replacement Q & A

What is a hip replacement?

Hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a surgery the team performs to replace a worn-out or severely damaged hip joint. Your hips need to function properly so that you can bend and rotate your upper legs at the pelvis. This allows for comfortable, pain-free walking and exercise.

If your hip joint is seriously injured or damaged, in some cases, a hip replacement is the best course of action.

Who needs a hip replacement?

Certain types of arthritis, severe impact injuries, and bad hip fractures could require a hip replacement. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis, which is arthritis stemming from an injury, are common reasons for needing a hip replacement.

The Columbus Orthopaedic Associates team can examine you, discuss your symptoms with you, and review your medical history to help you determine whether or not a hip replacement is right for you.

How does a hip replacement work?

Columbus Orthopaedic Associates offers several different types of hip replacement:

Minimally invasive hip replacement

This procedure is similar to a traditional hip replacement surgery, only it involves less cutting of the tissue surrounding your hip. replaces your injured or diseased hip joints with artificial implants. The team uses specially designed surgical instruments to prepare the socket and femur and to place the implants with precision.

Revision hip replacement

If the implant used in a hip replacement is no longer working properly, the team can perform a revision hip replacement to restore its function. Revision hip replacements can last decades or even longer. They might be needed if the implant has loosened, the joint has been infected, or parts have misaligned.

To learn more about hip replacements, call the office or schedule a consultation online today.