Because of frequent joint bleeds, minor and major orthopedic procedures are the most common elective procedures needed in people with hemophilia A or B with inhibitors. To learn more about your surgical procedure, select from the options in the drop down menu below.
TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Total hip replacement surgery replaces the diseased and damaged parts of the hip joint with specially designed metal and plastic "ball and socket" prosthetic parts.
The thigh bone (femur) is separated from the pelvic bone socket joint.
The damaged ball is cut off the thigh bone.
The damaged cartilage and bone is removed from the hip socket. A metal shell is pressed into the socket of the pelvic bone, and grafted in place. A special plastic liner is locked into the metal shell and the artificial socket is complete.
The surgeon will then finish preparing the thigh bone. The end of the thigh bone is hollowed out, and the metal implant is placed into it. A metal ball component is then attached to the implant, to act like the leg's original ball.
