Hip Replacement in Medellín

What is hip replacement and when is it needed?

Hip replacement, or total hip arthroplasty, is the surgery that replaces the damaged hip joint with artificial prosthetic components. It is one of the most effective surgeries in modern medicine: more than 95% of patients are satisfied with the outcome and experience a dramatic improvement in their quality of life. The most common indications are advanced hip osteoarthritis (coxarthrosis grade III-IV), avascular necrosis of the femoral head in an advanced stage, femoral neck fractures in older patients, and hip dysplasia with secondary osteoarthritis. In all these cases, when pain is severe and limits daily activities without response to conservative treatment, replacement is the definitive solution. With the minimally invasive approach (posterior MIS or direct anterior approach), the surgery is performed through smaller incisions than the classic approach, with less muscle damage, less bleeding, faster recovery, and a lower risk of post-operative dislocation. The implants used are from world-leading premium brands with the highest-durability bearing combinations available.