Hip Replacement in Faridabad
Hip replacement surgery replaces a damaged hip joint with an implant, most often after advanced arthritis or a hip fracture affects walking and daily activity.
- Orthopaedics
- 5-step procedure
At a glance
- Department
- Orthopaedics
- Hospital
- Goga Ji Hospital
- Location
- Jawahar Colony, Near Disposal Chowk, Faridabad
- Appointments
- +91-9266088551
This page explains what the procedure involves, who it suits, what recovery typically looks like and what the risks are, so you arrive at your appointment already informed rather than deciding on the spot.
What is hip replacement?
Hip replacement removes the damaged ball-and-socket of the hip joint and replaces it with an artificial one. The socket in the pelvis is resurfaced and the head of the thigh bone is replaced with a smooth ball on a stem.
It is most often done for advanced arthritis, and after a hip fracture in older patients. It has a long track record, and for people whose hip pain has taken away their ability to walk, it changes daily life substantially.
Who needs it
The decision rests on how much the hip is limiting you, not on the X-ray alone.
- Groin or hip pain that persists at rest or wakes you at night
- Difficulty walking, or needing a stick or support you did not need before
- Trouble putting on shoes and socks, or getting in and out of a car
- Pain that no longer responds to medication and physiotherapy
- A hip fracture in an older patient, where replacement is often the best repair
- Loss of hip movement affecting work or independence
Types
Which operation is appropriate depends on your age, bone quality and the reason for surgery.
Total hip replacement
Both the socket and the ball of the joint are replaced. The most common option for arthritis.
Hemiarthroplasty
Only the ball is replaced, leaving the natural socket. Often used after certain hip fractures in older patients.
Revision hip replacement
Replacing an implant that has loosened, worn or become infected.
How the procedure works
The operation usually takes one to two hours under spinal or general anaesthetic.
- 1
Anaesthesia
Spinal or general anaesthetic, discussed with you by the anaesthetist beforehand.
- 2
Accessing the joint
An incision is made over the hip and the joint is exposed.
- 3
Removing the damaged joint
The worn head of the thigh bone is removed and the socket is prepared.
- 4
Fitting the implant
A new socket is fixed into the pelvis, and a stem with a ball on it is fitted into the thigh bone.
- 5
Checking stability and closing
The surgeon checks the joint moves through a safe range without dislocating, then closes.
Preparing for it
The same preparation that helps a knee replacement helps here — strength and planning beforehand.
- Pre-operative assessment including blood tests and fitness for anaesthesia
- A full list of your medicines, including blood thinners and diabetes treatment
- Stop smoking if possible — it affects healing and infection risk
- Strengthening exercises before surgery, as advised by physiotherapy
- Prepare your home: a firm high chair, a raised toilet seat, and no loose rugs
- Arrange help at home for the first two weeks
- Follow the fasting instructions precisely
Recovery
Typical ranges, which your surgeon will refine for your situation.
- 1
Day 1
You will usually be helped to stand and take a few steps the day after surgery, with a frame or crutches.
- 2
The first week
Most people go home within two to five days, walking with support and managing stairs with guidance.
- 3
Two to six weeks
Walking distance increases and support reduces. There are movements to avoid during this period to protect against dislocation — you will be shown exactly which.
- 4
Three months onward
Most people are walking comfortably without aids and back to routine activity.
Risks and complications
Uncommon but real. Understand these before consenting.
- Infection, superficial or deep around the implant
- Dislocation of the new joint, particularly in the early weeks
- Blood clots in the leg or lung
- A difference in leg length, usually small
- Nerve or blood vessel injury around the hip
- Loosening or wear of the implant over years, possibly needing revision
- The usual risks of anaesthesia
Ask about your own risk
These are the risks of the procedure in general. Your personal risk depends on your age, other conditions and the specifics of your case — ask your surgeon to put a figure on it for you before you consent.
Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy protects the new joint as much as it strengthens it.
- Exercises to restore strength in the hip and thigh
- Clear instruction on positions and movements to avoid early on
- Graded walking and stair practice
- Guidance on sleeping position, sitting height, driving and work
- Review appointments to track progress
Care at Goga Ji Hospital
Hip replacement is performed by the orthopaedic department in our operation theatres, with on-site imaging, laboratory support and intensive care available if needed. Physiotherapy is arranged as part of the surgical plan.
Frequently asked questions
How long will a hip replacement last?
Commonly well over a decade, frequently longer. Longevity depends on your age, weight, activity and the implant, so ask your surgeon for an estimate specific to you rather than relying on a general figure.
What movements should I avoid after hip replacement?
In the early weeks there are specific positions that risk dislocating the new joint — typically bending the hip too far, crossing the legs, and twisting inwards. You will be shown precisely which apply to your operation, since it depends on the surgical approach used.
Will one leg be longer than the other?
Surgeons aim to match leg lengths and usually get very close. A small difference is not unusual and most people never notice it; where it is noticeable, a shoe insert generally resolves it.
Can a hip fracture be treated without replacement?
It depends entirely on where the break is and your age and bone quality. Some fractures are best fixed with screws or a plate, preserving your own joint; others heal poorly when fixed, and replacement gives a better result. Imaging determines which applies.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It cannot account for your history, medication or test results. Please speak to a qualified doctor about your own symptoms and treatment. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate help.
Considering hip replacement?
Talk to our orthopaedics team at Goga Ji Hospital, Faridabad, about whether it is the right option for you.