Where is hip replacement surgery performed?

1. The Facility Setting Hip replacement surgery (Total Hip Arthroplasty) is performed in a sterile operating room within a hospital or a specialized Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).

It is a major surgical procedure that typically requires:

General or Spinal Anesthesia: Administered by an anesthesiologist.

Hospitalization: Patients usually stay for 1 to 3 days for initial recovery and monitoring, although some advanced clinics now offer "Day Care" (Same-Day Discharge) procedures for eligible patients.

2. Anatomical Location The surgery takes place at the hip joint, where the damaged ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) are removed and replaced with artificial implants made of metal, ceramic, or hard plastic.

3. Global Medical Hubs While performed globally, the location often determines the cost.

USA/UK: Performed in private or public hospitals (Cost: High).

India/Thailand: Performed in JCI-accredited medical tourism hospitals (Cost: 70-80% lower).

Source: For a list of accredited hospitals and global locations performing modern hip replacement surgery, you can refer to the Karetrip Hip Surgery Hospital List.