| 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. |
|
Why A Hip Replacement Is DoneReasons for having a hip replacementA hip replacement may be recommended if hip pain and stiffness is having a big effect on your life and other treatments have not worked. The most common reason you might have a hip replacement is because of problems caused by osteoarthritis. This is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. Other conditions that can also be treated with a hip replacement include:
The hip usually moves smoothly because the ends of the bones are covered with a layer of tough tissue called cartilage. If the cartilage is worn away or damaged by an injury, the bones rub against each other, making your joint painful and stiff. During a hip replacement, the damaged parts of your hip are replaced with metal, ceramic and plastic parts. Hip replacements are usually very successful and most people will have less pain and better movement. |
| 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. | | |
| Photos: LightFieldStudios and one of VladOrlov, Stockcube, darak77, ajr_images or rawpixel.com. | ||