What You Need To Know About A Total Hip Replacement with Dr. Harris?

A total hip replacement is like giving your hip brand new wheels so you can move around easier and have less pain.

Imagine your hip is like a toy car that’s been broken, it doesn’t roll smoothly anymore, and it hurts when you push it. Dr. Harris is like a clever mechanic who takes out the old, worn-out parts of your hip and puts in brand new ones, just like he would fix up your toy car.

Your hip is made up of two main parts: the ball (which is at the top of your thigh bone) and the socket (which is part of your pelvis). Over time, these parts can get worn down, like a pair of shoes that have been walked on for years.

During the surgery, Dr. Harris removes the old ball and socket and replaces them with new ones, usually made of metal and plastic, so you can move around more easily and feel less pain.

After the surgery, you’ll probably need some time to heal, just like when you get a scrape on your knee. You’ll do exercises to help your new hip get strong and used to moving again. Soon, you'll be zooming around like a brand new toy car!