The term arthritis literally means “inflammation of the joint”. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and stiffness in the hip. It can make it hard to do everyday activities like bending over to tie a shoe, rising from a chair, or taking a short walk. Arthritis is a progressive disorder, which means that it typically starts gradually and gets worse with time.

Types of Arthritis

There are five main types of arthritis that can affect the hip joint. They are:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Psoriatic arthritis

Although osteoarthritis generally involves both hip joints, the damage can vary. If both hip joints are severely damaged by arthritis or injury and no relief with medicine and physiotherapy, then your doctor may recommend Bilateral Hip replacement.

Total hip replacement bilateral refers to the replacement of joints on both the sides of the hips. The most common reason for a Bilateral Total Hip Replacement is severe arthritis that is causing pain and stiffness in both hips interfering with activities of daily living and significantly reducing one’s quality of life. The surgeon may decide to operate both the side of the hips in a single surgery or they may schedule two different surgeries with a gap in between them. The surgical approach that the hip replacement surgeon chooses depends on the condition of the patients.