Each artery is a muscular tube consisting of three layers: 1  The intima (the inner layer) 2  The media (a layer of muscle that handles the high pressure from the heart) 3  The adventitia (the connective tissue that links arteries to nearby tissues)
People with hip and knee arthritis have disability from two things: Pain and Mechanical symptoms such as locking of the joint. Some people suffer from pain, swelling, and stiffness for years before considering surgery.
Here are some signs to look for to help you decide if the time is right, or not right, for hip replacement surgery: 1  You have hip/groin pain that keeps you awake, or awakens you, at night. 2  You have hip pain that limits activities necessary to go about your daily activities (getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, etc.).