Hip replacement
Read about hip replacements, a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one (known as a prosthesis)
Read about how a hip replacement is performed, including choosing the type of anaesthetic you're given
Read about the risks of hip replacement surgery, including joint problems, hip dislocation, blood clots and infection
Read about recovering from hip replacement surgery, including looking after your new hip and getting back to normal activities
Advice from the NHS on metal-on-metal hip implants, including what to do if you're concerned about your implant and warning signs to look out for.
Builder Norman Lane, 63, hasnt stopped running since he had a double hip replacement. He talks about his operation and why he would advise anyone to do it.