Coxarthrosis
Coxarthrosis is the wear and tear of the hip joint caused by long-term incorrect loading. Even during normal or healthy walking, the hip must support three to four times the body weight with each step. Incorrect movements, shortened muscles – which are extremely strong, especially in the hip – or unfavorable sports accelerate the wear and tear of what is after all the second largest joint in the body.
Healthy hip
Hip with coxarthrosis
Solution: Total hip arthroplasty
Here, both the femoral head and the acetabulum are completely replaced. Through a minimally invasive, tissue-sparing procedure, patients can be mobilized again very quickly. After successful surgery, the joint is again fully loadable and suitable for sports.