Franklin Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery

Postal Address

P.O. Box 428
Pukekohe
2340

Contact Details

Phone (09) 220 4800

Hip Replacement

An incision (cut) is made on the side of the thigh to allow the surgeon access to the hip joint. The diseased and damaged parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with smooth, artificial metal ‘ball’ and plastic ‘socket’ parts.

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/franklin-hospital-orthopaedic-surgery/