Institute of Hip Joint Surgery

• Congenital joint pathologies (cartilage or bone tissue)
• Inflammatory hip joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis associated with other systemic diseases and Bechterew's disease)
• Post-traumatic injuries
• Avascular necrosis
• Degenerative conditions (osteoarthritis)
• Total joint replacement

The hip joint is one of the largest joints in the body. It consists of the femoral head and the acetabulum, which is located in the iliac bone. Soft tissues include the ligaments and muscles surrounding the joint. Cartilage covers the articular surfaces. The synovial membrane produces a small amount of intra-articular fluid.

Indications for Surgery:

• Joint pain that impairs quality of life due to severe limitation of movement;
• Constant pain both during the day and at night;
• Pronounced joint stiffness limiting mobility;
• Ineffectiveness of conservative measures (pain relievers, anti-inflammatories, physical therapy).

Required Examinations:

• Thorough history taking with assessment of pain intensity, duration, and the effects of conservative treatment;
• Orthopedic examination (assessment of deformity, stiffness, mobility, range-of-motion limitations);
• Joint X-ray;
• Joint MRI to evaluate the condition of bony structures and soft tissues around the joint.

Post-Rehabilitation Recommendations

Exercises without significant axial loading (walking, swimming, driving are permitted).