Are Screws Used in Hip Replacements?

Sometimes screws are used to fix the cup to the pelvis during the early stages of bone growth. Your orthopedic surgeon will remove the damaged cartilage and bone, then position new metal and plastic joint surfaces to restore the alignment and function of your hip.

Can screws in a hip replacement cause pain?

In the clinical study of persistent pain following a total hip replacement, screws length, and protrusion should be considered and ruled out as a possible and treatable etiology. Removal of the screws after cup integration can be a conservative and effective strategy to treat the pain.

Can screws in hip come loose?

When a hip replacement is placed in the body, it is either pressed or cemented into place so that it fits tightly into the pelvis and the bone of the thigh (femur). 4 Although the implant may be stable at first, it can sometimes loosen over time.