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.
Answer: You would know if you need a hip replacement if you start having pain in your hip that is refractory to conservative management.nswer: You would know if you need a hip replacement if you start having pain in your hip that is refractory to conservative management.