Hip replacement surgery is one of the most safe surgical procedures performed to replace damaged pelvic bones with another artificial bone which helps the patient to move freely and painlessly.
Let’s find out more information about hip replacement surgery (hip arthroplasty) in the following parts of the article.

We will also tell you more about the types of hip surgery, which method of hip replacement is the best, what are the signs of needing a hip replacement, hip replacement surgery cost, and hip replacement complications.

Usually, the patient asks about All this information to be more reassured before we start the steps of total hip replacement surgery at the World Orthopedic Specialist Center (WOSC) – one of the best orthopedic centers all over the world that provide a comprehensive medical service, relying on the experience of orthopedic specialists from the United Kingdom and Egypt.

What are the signs of needing a hip replacement?


The primary indication of total hip replacement surgery is feeling the pain that doesn’t subside by taking analgesics and other medications, or by using a medical procedure like local joint injection, this pain occurs due to damage of the pelvic joint, and the most common factors that lead to this damage is:

  • Osteonecrosis.
  • Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • A fracture of the femur.
  • Hip joint swelling.

Types of hip surgery


There are many types of hip surgery that vary depending on the extent of damage to the joint, the types of hip surgery include:

  • Total hip replacement.
  • Partial hip replacement.
  • Hip resurfacing.


Usually, we are exposed to the question of which method of hip replacement is the best? But there is no choice every case requires special surgery and only an orthopedic surgeon can make this decision.


Total hip replacement surgery (Hip arthroplasty)


Here we will share with you the steps of the surgery, the integrated plan that helps us achieve our goal of surgery, and also help the patient to recover quickly and feel better.

Before Hip replacement surgery
Before starting there are some instructions you have to follow before the hip replacement surgery, following these instructions help in increasing the hip replacement surgery success rate and reducing hip replacement complications.

  • Inform your doctor of all medications you are taking.
  • Stop smoking and drinking alcohol for at least two weeks before the procedure.
  • Conducting comprehensive analyzes to ensure that there is no disease that hinders the operation.
  • Stop eating or drinking for at least 12 days before the procedure or as the doctor describe.

Hip arthroplasty steps


The steps of Hip replacement surgery differ according to the patient’s state and the types of hip surgery that are performed, but in general, the surgery follows these steps:

  • Anesthetize the patient.
  • An incision is made on the side of the hip.
  • Removing the damaged bone from the pelvis.
  • Putting an artificial joint that connects the hip and the pelvis.
  • Fixation of an artificial joint using medical cement or other tools.
  • After fixation of the joint and making sure of his mobility in the correct manner, the orthopedist sutured the wound & Put a bandage on it.

Hip replacement complications


Hip replacement surgery is considered one of the most successful operations and it can be achieved with a high success rate, but like any surgery, there are some hip replacement complications
that may occur after the surgery; Such as:

  • Infection.
  • The occurrence of some blood clots, especially in the legs.
  • high body temperature.
  • Vomiting and nausea.


Choosing a center that has modern medical technologies, as well as an orthopedist with experience and high qualifications has a great role in avoiding exposure to Hip replacement complications.

Hip replacement surgery recovery time

The recovery differs from one patient to another, 2 weeks after hip replacement surgery the wound may be healed, you can do some light activities within 6 weeks, and it may take several months to return to your normal life.

Hip replacement surgery cost


All over the world, Hip replacement surgery cost ranges from $31,000 to $45,000, this range depends on many factors:

  • The skill and degree of the orthopedist.
  • The patient’s general health condition.
  • Quality of medical equipment and technologies used.
  • Examinations and preparations that the patient undergoes before the operation.
  • The duration of the patient’s stay in the hospital.
  • Sometimes the cost of follow-up after hip replacement surgery is added to the Hip replacement surgery cost.

If you want to know more about Hip replacement surgery costs in Egypt, you can contact us through our numbers shown on the l website of the World Orthopedic Specialist Center (WOSC), and we will respond to you as soon as possible.