Bonus - Is Partial Hip Replacement Like Partial Knee Replacement?

The Joint Replacement Podcast · Jun 20, 2026 · 3m

Many patients have heard of partial knee replacements and wonder if a partial hip replacement is an option for arthritis as well.

In this episode clip, Dr. Grayson Connors discusses one of the most common misconceptions in hip surgery: the difference between a partial hip replacement and a total hip replacement.

We cover:

• What a partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) actually replaces

• Why partial hip replacements are typically used for hip fractures rather than arthritis

• The key differences between replacing only the femoral head versus replacing both the ball and socket

• How age…