Hip Replacement

Overview -

A surgeon removes the defective components during replacement surgery of your hip joint and replaces them with metal, ceramic, or very durable plastic parts. This prosthesis (artificial joint) aids in the relief of pain and the improvement of function.

If hip discomfort is interfering with your everyday activities, activities and nonsurgical therapies Hip replacement surgery, often called total hip arthroplasty, may be an option for you if other treatments haven't worked or are no longer effective. The most prevalent reason for a hip replacement is arthritis worsening.

Why it's done -

The following are some of the conditions that might damage the hip joint and necessitate hip replacement surgery:

• Osteoarthritis, it also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, affects the slippery cartilage that covers the ends of bones and allows joints to move freely.

• Arthritis rheumatoid. An overactive immune system causes inflammation, In certain situations, the underlying bone is destroyed, resulting in malformed joints.

• Osteonecrosis. If there is insufficient blood flow to the ball region of the hip joint as a result of a dislocation or fracture, the bone may collapse and deform.

If you suffer hip discomfort that is caused by one of the following factors, you may want to consider hip replacement.

• Persists despite pain medication

• Makes it difficult to walk, even with a cane or walker

• Disrupts sleep

• Makes it difficult to dress

• Affects your ability to move up or down stairs

• Makes it difficult to get out of a seated position

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Surgery Procedure –

One of two surgical methods can be used to do a complete hip replacement:

• the reverse approach (more common)

• the front-facing approach (sometimes called the "mini-anterior approach" or "muscle-sparing hip replacement")

To begin the operation, the hip replacement surgeon will make incisions on the rear (posterior) or front (anterior) of the hip. Both therapies give pain relief and better walking and mobility within weeks of surgery.

Do’s -

• Pivoting or twisting on the hip after hip replacement surgery affected limb should be avoided for six to twelve months. Crossing the affected leg across the body's midline, twisting the involved leg inward, and bending the hip past 90 degrees are all things to avoid. This may be shown by squatting and bending forward at the waist.

• your physical therapist will teach you ways and adapted equipment to help you comply with any of the aforementioned needs and precautions while doing daily tasks. Keep in mind that if you don't listen to your therapist, you risk dislocating your surgically replaced hip joint, needing another surgery.

• Certain sports and hard activity should be avoided even after your hip joint has recovered. The replacement joint is made to withstand normal day-to-day use.

Don’ts -

• Climbing the stairs should be avoided at all costs. Make the necessary preparations so that you only have to ascend the stairs once or twice each day.

• Climbing the stairs should be avoided at all costs. a straight back and a sturdy seat. Sitting on a recliner is not recommended.

• To assist reduce falls, remove any throw rugs and keep floors and rooms clutter-free.

• Make use of a higher toilet seat. This will keep your hips from bending too much.

• Until you've fully healed, keep boisterous pets at distance.

Risk and complications -

• Blood clots. Clots in your leg veins might occur after surgery. Because a portion of a clot can break off and move to your lung, heart, or, in rare cases, your brain, this can be dangerous. To lessen this risk, your doctor may prescribe blood-thinning drugs.

• Infection Infections can arise near your replacement hip, as well as at the location of your incision. Antibiotics heal most infections, but a serious infection near your prosthesis may necessitate surgery to remove and replace the prosthetic.

• Fracture During surgery, healthy components of your hip joint may fracture. Fractures that are less in size may heal on their own, but larger fractures may need to be repaired using wires, screws, a metal plate, or bone transplants.

• Leg length variation Despite your surgeon's best efforts it's conceivable that a replacement hip will result in one leg being longer or shorter than the other. This is occasionally caused by a contracture of the muscles around the hip. Strengthening and extending specific muscles over time may be effective in this condition. Small variations in leg length are unlikely to be visible beyond a few months.

– Following insurances are covered for Hip Replacement :

 The average length of stay - entails 5 days in hospital & 6-8 weeks to fully recover. 

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