Hip Replacement Surgery (Total Hip Arthroplasty)
The damaged hip joint is replaced with a metal, ceramic, and polyethylene prosthesis — one of the most successful operations in medicine, consistently delivering immediate pain relief and restored mobility.
What is Hip Replacement Surgery (Total Hip Arthroplasty)?
Hip replacement surgery (total hip arthroplasty — THA) involves replacing the worn femoral head and acetabular cartilage with durable implant components that replicate the smooth, pain-free motion of a healthy hip. It is one of the most transformative and successful procedures in all of surgery, with outstanding patient satisfaction and well-established long-term durability. The procedure is most commonly performed for end-stage hip osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis of the hip, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and hip fractures in younger active patients. Dr. Satish performs hip replacement at specialist facilities in Hyderabad using modern implant systems and minimally invasive approaches wherever appropriate.
How the Procedure Works
Surgical Approach
A posterior, anterolateral, or anterior approach is chosen based on the patient's anatomy and surgeon expertise; muscles are displaced — not cut — where possible.
Femoral Head Removal
The diseased femoral head is precisely resected and the femoral canal is broached to accept the stem implant.
Acetabular Preparation
The acetabulum is reamed, shaped, and the prosthetic cup is press-fit or cemented into the prepared socket.
Component Assembly
The femoral stem, head, and liner are assembled; stability and range of motion are tested through a full arc before closure.
Mobilisation Day 1
Walking with a frame begins the day after surgery — restoring independence rapidly.
Outcomes
Who Needs This Treatment?
- →Immediate and often dramatic pain relief from the first day post-surgery
- →Restored hip range of motion — ability to dress, walk, and climb stairs independently
- →Implants designed to last 15–25 years under normal use
- →Minimally invasive approaches reduce soft tissue damage and speed recovery
- →Covered by most insurance plans, CGHS, and Aarogyasri
- →Walking begins day one post-operation
"Hip replacement surgery is one of the most gratifying procedures in orthopaedics. Patients who have been unable to walk without severe pain for years stand up the day after surgery and feel the difference immediately. That immediate transformation is genuinely remarkable."
— Dr. Satish Reddy Gandavarapu, Senior Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad
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