Hip Replacement: Approaches, Complications and Effectiveness -- Contents -- Preface -- Counteracting Reliability Problems in Advanced Hip Prostheses: Lessons from the Past and New Technologies for the Future -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Lessons from the Past -- New Technologies for the Future -- Conclusion -- References -- Ultra Smooth Nanostructured Diamond Coatings for Biomedical Implants in Total Hip Replacement Applications -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Accelerating Aging of Zirconia Femoral Head Implants: Change of Surface Structure and Mechanical Properties -- 3. Mechanical and Structural Transformation of Zirconia Femoral Head Implants In Vivo: A Retrieval Study -- 4. Ultra Smooth Nanostructured Diamond Coatings for Orthopedic Implant Applications -- 5. Growth Mechanism and Mechanical Wear Studies of Ultra Smooth Nanostructured Diamond (USND) Coatings -- 6. Biocompatibility Study of Nanostructured Diamond for Orthopedic Implant Applications -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Uncemented Total Hip Prosthesis with Hydroxyapatite Ceramic (HAC) Coating Introduction -- Historical Perspectives -- Biomechanics of Total Hip Replacement and Hydroxyapatite Coated Prostheses -- Interface Bonding -- Design of Prosthesis and Hydroxyapatite Ceramic Coating -- Femoral Components -- Wear -- Fixation -- Implant Loosening -- Bibliography -- References -- Materials Development and Latest Results of Various Bearings for Total Hip Arthroplasty -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Bearings with Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene -- 3. Bearings with Cross-Linked Polyethylene 4. Ceramic-on-Ceramic-Bearings -- 5. Metal-on-Metal Bearings -- 6. New Trends in Bearing Combinations -- Conclusion -- References -- New Insights into Aseptic Loosening of the Total Hip Arthroplasty: An Emerging Role of Genetics and Proteomics -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Problem: What Factors Favor Periprosthetic Osteolysis and Aseptic Loosening and Can It Be Controlled? -- Identifying Factors Determining Individual Susceptibility to Aseptic Loosening after Total Hip Arthroplasty: Emerging Role of Genetics and Proteomics References -- Complications in Total Hip Replacement: Dislocation-Biomechanical and Clinical Aspects -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Parameters Influencing the Range of Motion and Dislocation Risk -- Influence of Different Neck Adapters on ROM: A Computer-Based Analysis -- Dislocation after Revision THR: Clinical Strategies -- Conclusion -- References -- Direct Lateral Approach for a Primary THR -- Introduction --