Hip joint replacement - series—Procedure, part 2

Overview

Next, the surgeon will:

• Put the new hip socket in place and insert the metal stem into your thighbone
• Check your hip's stability and place the correctly sized ball for the new joint
• Fix all the new parts in place, sometimes with a special cement
• Repair the muscles and tendons around the new joint
• Close the incision

A small drainage tube will be placed during surgery to help drain excess fluids from the joint area. A large dressing will cover to the hip area.