*Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS* website.**
	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature P: Personality Disorders.

What Is A Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery (sometimes called total hip replacement) involves replacing damaged parts of your hip joint with metal, plastic or ceramic parts.
It's most commonly used to treat pain and stiffness in the hip joint caused by osteoarthritis.
It may be recommended if other treatments or lifestyle changes have not worked and hip pain and loss of movement is affecting your daily life.
You'll have the operation in hospital. It can take several months to recover from surgery.
A hip replacement can last for at least 15 years and can significantly improve daily life for people with hip pain and stiffness.

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature P: Personality Disorders. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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