• Osteoarthritis
  Osteoarthritis is the most common reason for hip replacement.
• Rheumatoid and other types of arthritis
  Patients with damage to the hip joint from rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and other types of arthritis may need hip replacement.
• To replace a broken or infected hip
  If you have a hip fracture, your doctor may advise you to have a hip replacement.
• To correct past hip surgery
  If you had another type of hip surgery that did not work, you may need a total hip replacement.
• Bone tumors and other bone diseases
  Hip replacement surgery can be helpful for some patients with bone tumors or other bone diseases in the hip area.

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