What is Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Such replacement orthopedic surgery is generally conducted to relieve arthritis pain or in some hip fractures.
About Surgery
Various types of arthritis may affect the hip joint. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults, may cause the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the hips. Rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation of the synovial lining of the joint and results in excessive synovial fluid, may lead to severe pain and stiffness.
Traumatic arthritis, arthritis due to injury, or due to Avascular Necrosis (AVN) which means reduced blood supply to the femoral head due to a number of reasons may also cause damage to the articular cartilage of the hip
Hip joint is made of two major parts. One or both parts may be replaced during surgery:
The hip socket (a part of the pelvic bone called the acetabulum) and the upper end of the thighbone (called the femoral head). The new hip that replaces the old one is made up of these parts:
A socket, which is usually made of strong metal. A liner, which fits inside the socket. It is usually plastic. The liner allows the hip to move smoothly. A metal or ceramic ball that will replace the round head (top) of your thighbone. A metal stem that is attached to the thighbone to make the joint more Pre operative instructions
- Full body checkup- Blood investigation
- Cardiac clearance
- R/O urine or any other form of infection
Takes 3-5 days for these tests
Post operative instructions
- To avoid sitting on floor/squatting/use of Indian toilets
- Routine activities like walking/ staircase climbing permitted
- Light sporting activities like swimming/ golf/ driving permitted after 6 weeks to 3 months
Do we require any support after surgery(walker/stick)?
Initially required for rehabilitation
When do I know I require a Joint Replacement?
If the patient is unable to do routine activities without pain or has a compromised life style. Joint replacement is required.
What is the Aim of surgery? or why Joint Replacement is required?
Aim of surgery is to provide quality life. If for any day to day activity, patient takes decision keeping the joint pain in mind, it is better to go for surgery.
Patient is the best judge,doctor can only provided painfree Joint Mobility.
Why choose Dr.Harshad Patankar?
To provide successful results by use of:
- Latest techniques
- Minimal invasive procedures
- Pain management techniques to make the entire procedure as comfortable as possible
- Reasonable cost at best hospitals