Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) After Hip and Knee Replacement -Patient Information
What Is a Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)? A prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is an infection…
Hip replacement (hip arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased hip joint components with artificial implants. It can be total (replacing both the femoral head and acetabulum) or partial and is most commonly performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with arthritis, fractures, or other degenerative hip conditions.
What Is a Prosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)? A prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is an infection…
What Is Complex Hip Arthroplasty? Complex hip arthroplasty is a type of hip replacement surgery…
What Is a Revision Total Hip Replacement? A revision total hip replacement (revision THA) is…
What Is Hip Resurfacing? Hip resurfacing is a type of hip surgery used to treat…
What Does “Surgical Approach” Mean? In total hip replacement surgery, the term surgical approach refers…
What is a Total Hip Replacement? A total hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty)…