title: Hip replacement surgery.
abstract: This review describes the current status of hip arthroplasty, hip mechanics, the materials used and the designs of the implants. The aims of and indications for surgery are outlined. Various complications and their prophylaxis are discussed, with particular stress on infection and thromboembolic problems. Results from published series and likely future developments are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Dundee.
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Clift
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Rowley
mesh_terms: D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016896:Treatment Outcome