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Reasons for the procedure. Hip replacement surgery is a treatment for pain and disability in the hip. The most common condition that results in the need for hip replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the loss of joint cartilage in the hip.Damage to the cartilage and bones limits movement and may cause pain.easons for the procedure. Hip replacement surgery is a treatment for pain and disability in the hip. The most common condition that results in the need for hip replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is characterized by the loss of joint cartilage in the hip.
Loosening of the joint can occur at any time, but it normally occurs 10-15 years after the original surgery was performed. Signs that the joint has become loose include pain and feeling that the joint is unstable. Another operation (revision surgery) may be necessary, although this cannot be performed in all patients.nother common complication of hip replacement surgery is wear and tear of the artificial sockets. Particles that have worn off the artificial joint surfaces can be absorbed by surrounding tissue, causing loosening of the joint.