Hello linamend.....there is no hip with the Girdlestone procedure. It is a salvage operation and they remove the joint and top of femur causing your leg to be 1.5 to even 3 inches shorter. Scar tissue takes up the space where your hip joint was. You can Google 'Girdlestone Resection" for more info. The procedure was named after Dr Girdlestone who first did the procedure. I had my Girdlestone procedure done 2 years ago. I hope this info helps you and wishing you wellness.... Cindy

Hi Linamend
Very rarely will they insert a replacement. Most of us here do not have replacements due to high risk infections and or other related issues. Girdlestone resections are performed as a last resort measure.
I myself had several bone infections of the right hip and then had Girdlestone resection performed due "severe reoccurring sepsis".