About Hip Replacement | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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The hip joint is a ball and socket joint that connects the body to the legs. The leg bone (femur) fits into the socket of the pelvis, called the acetabulum. These bones are protected by muscles, ligaments, cartilage and joint fluid that provide a smooth surface for the bones to move. When working properly, the hip joint permits a wide range of motion, and is used in almost every type of physical activity.

Most patients with significant hip disease have a limp and one leg may feel shorter than the other. Bone-on-bone contact means that you may occasionally feel or hear the hip creaking during walking. As the disease progresses, the hip becomes stiff and less movement is possible – and total hip replacement can be considered for treatment.