Book excerpt: This book by Dr. Javad Parvizi is a comprehensive text that provides a unique and colorful look into the world of total hip arthroplasty, an in-depth history of this common procedure, as well as strategies to treat and prevent complications. Its format provides basic and detailed information on total hip arthroplasty from A to Z with descriptive, easy-to-read text and extensive visual elements, such as charts and tables. With total hip arthroplasty being the most successful and popular procedure and each chapter being written by both a resident and an attending.