The most common type of arthritis leading to total hip replacement is degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) of the hip joint. This type of arthritis is generally seen with aging, congenital abnormality of the hip joint, or prior trauma to the hip joint.A team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses and staff at Palmdale Regional Medical Center evaluate and treat hip and knee problems, including arthritis surgery and joint replacement, and perform hundreds of consultations, surgeries and other treatments.In this segment, Dr. Alon Antebi shares important information about osteoarthritis and when it might be time to consider total hip or knee replacement.
