Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement is used for painful arthritis, some cases of avascular necrosis, and selected fractures of the hip in older adults. The worn ball and socket are replaced so that bone-on-bone grinding is reduced.
As with the knee, it is offered after a clear diagnosis and a discussion of non-surgical options, unless fracture care makes replacement the acute treatment of choice.
Evaluation
Walking pattern, hip rotation, and X-rays of the pelvis and hip are basic. MRI is used when avascular necrosis or other diagnoses are suspected and X-rays are not yet diagnostic.
Surgery and recovery
After replacement, early mobilisation is usual. Precautions against dislocation depend on the surgical approach and are explained individually. Most people notice that putting on socks and climbing stairs becomes more realistic over weeks to months, not overnight.
Risks
Infection, blood clots, dislocation, leg-length difference, ongoing pain and the possible need for further surgery are part of consent. Medical fitness is assessed before listing.
Why consult Dr. Rahul Kumar?
Dr. Rahul Kumar is an orthopaedic, arthroscopy, trauma and sports injury surgeon consulting in Sector 34, Noida and Greater Noida West. Care is planned around examination findings and your activity goals, with surgery discussed only when it is likely to help. Individual results vary.
Return to work and activity
Desk work, driving, standing jobs and sport all restart on different timelines. Those dates are set after examination and, if you have had surgery, according to what was repaired. This page cannot give a personal clearance.
Questions patients often ask
Related treatments: Knee replacement · Joint replacement · Fracture treatment
Related conditions: Hip pain
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This page is educational. It is not personal medical advice and is not a substitute for examination, imaging review or treatment planned in clinic.
- Author / reviewer
- Dr. Rahul Kumar
- Qualifications
- MBBS, M.S. Orthopedics, MRCS (Edinburgh), FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-29
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
Awaiting medical review by Dr. Rahul Kumar
Hospital OPD
MASSH – Manas Superspeciality Hospital
A93, Main Road Gijhor, Block A, Sector 34, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201307
- Monday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Sunday: By appointment
Hospital-based orthopaedic consultation, trauma assessment and surgical care planning.
Evening clinic
Samavyan Orthopedic Clinic
Villa No. 3, Apex Golf Avenue, Greater Noida West, Sector 1, Uttar Pradesh 201318
- Monday–Saturday: 6:00 PM–8:30 PM
- Sunday: By appointment
Evening orthopaedic consultation for sports injuries, joint pain, follow-up and second opinions.