Most joint replacements are expected to last 10 to 20 years but some fail sooner and may require revision surgery. Hip Replacement Hip replacement has been performed since the early 1960's and has been improved by years of innovation and refinement. Hip replacement consists of a cup that is placed in the pelvis and a metal stem and ball which are placed in the femur or thigh bone. The ball and socket design simulates the natural motion of the hip joint. The components can be fixed to the bone with or without cement.
Cementless components rely on growth of bone onto the implant for stability.
Each method works well and is appropriate for certain situations. We recommend one or the other method depending on a patient's age, history and the quality of their bone. Most patients can expect to be weight-bearing the day after surgery and walking without assistance in six to twelve weeks. Knee Replacement Arthritis of the knee can lead to not only pain, but deformity and stiffness. The goal of knee replacement is reduce pain and restore the normal alignment of the knee.