US Medical Term · procedures
Hip Replacement
Reemplazo de cadera
Also: Artroplastia de cadera (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Hip Replacement |
| Spanish (Español) | Reemplazo de cadera |
| Chinese (中文) | 髖關節置換術 |
| Korean (한국어) | 고관절 치환술 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Phẫu thuật thay khớp háng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Hip replacement |
| Portuguese (Português) | Artroplastia do quadril |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การผ่าตัดเปลี่ยนข้อสะโพก |
| Japanese (日本語) | 股関節置換術 |
What it means
Hip replacement is surgery to replace a damaged or worn hip joint with an artificial implant made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. It is most commonly performed for severe arthritis that causes chronic pain and limits mobility despite other treatments. The surgeon removes the damaged ball and socket of the hip joint and replaces them with prosthetic components. The procedure is done under general or spinal anesthesia and takes one to two hours. Hospital stays typically last one to three days. Physical therapy begins soon after surgery and continues for several weeks. Most patients experience significant pain relief and improved mobility. Full recovery may take three to six months.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have been told I need a hip replacement because my arthritis pain has become unbearable.
Me dijeron que necesito un reemplazo de cadera porque el dolor por artritis se ha vuelto insoportable.
How long will the artificial hip last before it might need to be replaced again?
¿Cuánto tiempo durará la cadera artificial antes de que necesite reemplazarse nuevamente?
What physical therapy will I need after my hip replacement surgery?
¿Qué fisioterapia necesitaré después de la cirugía de reemplazo de cadera?
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Last reviewed: September 2026