THR
Medical abbreviation · Musculoskeletal & Rheumatology
| Stands for | Total hip replacement |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
THR stands for Total hip replacement, a musculoskeletal & rheumatology abbreviation.
Patient-friendly and British term for total hip arthroplasty, the operation that replaces the ball and socket of the hip with artificial parts. It is used in consent forms, NHS patient leaflets and everyday conversation.
Example: Booked for right THR in March; preoperative assessment clinic next week.
Usage notes
Surgeons in the US increasingly write THA in notes and registries, while THR remains common in the UK and in patient education. Partial replacement of only the femoral head is called hemiarthroplasty and is often used for displaced hip fractures in frail patients. National joint registries track implant survival.
Related abbreviations
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- SSc – Systemic sclerosis
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- TJA – Total joint arthroplasty
- TKA – Total knee arthroplasty
- TKR – Total knee replacement
- TLIF – Transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
- TOS – Thoracic outlet syndrome
- TSA – Total shoulder arthroplasty
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.