Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a procedure wherein a worn out or damaged hip is replaced with an artificial joint (prosthesis). This is a major surgery done when a person has suffered a hip fracture or has severe pain from arthritis. A hemi (half) or complete replacement is performed depending on the condition.
The aim of surgery is to relieve hip pain and comprehensively improve hip function. The surgeon removes the femoral head and replaces it with an artificial one.
02Symptoms that need hip replacement
Severe pain in the hip
Stiffness of the hip
Limited mobility
Walking with a limp
Deformity of hip
03Reasons for hip replacement
Old age — hip arthritis is most common above 50, when osteoporosis and cartilage wear expose the bone within the joint.
Excess body weight increases load on the joint and accelerates wear.
Family history — hip arthritis can run in the family.
Severe traumatic injury or fracture of the joint.
04How is it diagnosed?
The doctor makes a physical examination of the affected area and orders X-rays for a clear picture of the injury. These are kept on record for later comparison — to track how much progress treatment or surgery has made.
05The procedure
The worn cartilage and bone of the hip joint are removed and replaced with artificial material. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint: the socket (acetabulum) is refitted with a durable cup, and the femoral head is replaced with a prosthetic ball anchored in the thigh bone.
06Minimal invasive hip replacement
One of the latest techniques, taking less time in surgery. The surgeon makes two small incisions of about 5 cm and 9 cm and uses small implements to remove the damaged bone and place the new prosthesis — making recovery faster with smaller scars.
07Other alternatives
Hip replacement is a major procedure and should be done as recommended by your surgeon. In early stages, simple steps can help avoid surgery: losing weight, and therapist-guided exercises to reduce discomfort.
08Frequently asked questions
Dr. Anil Raheja is widely recognized as a leading hip replacement surgeon in Delhi, bringing over 28 years of surgical expertise. As Director of Orthopedics at Apollo Spectra Hospital (Karol Bagh), he specializes in high-success, minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty.
Total hip replacement surgery cost in Delhi generally ranges from INR 1,50,000 to INR 4,50,000 for a unilateral (single side) procedure. The overall cost depends on the type of implant selected (ceramic vs. metal-on-polyethylene) and the patient's specific medical requirements.
Total hip replacement is primarily recommended for severe hip joint damage due to osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis (AVN), rheumatoid arthritis, or complex hip fractures that do not respond to non-surgical treatment.
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