Hip Replacement Surgery

Procedure, Risks and Recovery

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What is a Hip Replacement Surgery?

A Hip Replacement Surgery or Total Hip Arthroplasty, is performed to remove the damaged portions of the hip joint and replace them with metal, plastic or ceramic parts.

Once the surgery is complete, the patient can expect relief from pain in the hip and improved mobility of the hip joint. Healing Hospital, Chandigarh, has the best Hip Replacement Surgery specialists who are highly-trained in dealing with any kind of emergency.

What are the risks of a Hip Replacement Surgery?

There are certain risks associated with a Hip Replacement Surgery. Some of these are listed below:

Formation of blood clots: Post-surgery, there is a possibility of formation of blood clots in the leg veins. The specialist surgeon can prescribe you blood-thinning medications to reduce the risk of clot development.
Fracture: While performing the surgery, there is a chance of fractures in the healthy parts of the hip joint. Although small fractures can heal on their own, the larger ones require treatment to stabilize the bone structure.
Dislocation: During the first few months after the Hip Replacement Surgery, there is a chance of dislocating the ball of the new joint. This can happen during a particular seating position. Your surgeon will advise you to wear a brace so that the hip is in the right position always. Continuous dislocation will require further surgical intervention.
Infections: The incision site and deep tissues near the hip are prone to infection after the surgical procedure. Minor infections are easily treatable with antibiotics but major ones close to the new hip joint might require surgery.
Nerve damage: In rare cases, the nerves present in the area of the hip implant can get damaged. This can cause symptoms such as numbness and pain.
Alteration in leg length: This problem can occur in certain instances after the Hip Replacement Surgery. Since one leg becomes longer than the other, you will be advised stretching movements to reduce the problem. However, minor differences in leg length are not noticeable a few months after the surgery.

How do you prepare for a Hip Replacement Surgery?

A hip replacement surgery becomes essential under the following circumstances:

The specialist orthopedic surgeon will ask you about your medical history and any medications that you might be taking at present.
A physical examination of the hip is conducted to test the range of motion in the joint.
Requisite blood tests, X-Ray and an MRI can also be recommended if the doctor needs to take a look at the hip structure in detail.
This is the time to clear any doubts with the surgeon that you might have regarding the surgical procedure.
You can also be advised to stop consuming certain medications prior to the surgery.
Usage of tobacco should also be stopped as it slows down the healing process after the surgery.

What is the procedure for a Hip Replacement Surgery?

The surgical procedure can take almost two hours to complete.

In the first step, the surgeon will make a cut or incision over the hip after passing through several layers of tissue.
The second step involves removal of the damaged cartilage and bone while leaving the healthy part untouched.
After this, the replacement socket is implanted into the pelvic bone.
A metal stem is inserted into the top of the thigh bone which is further covered with a replacement ball

What is the recovery period after a Hip Replacement Surgery?

The duration of your hospital stay after the surgery depends on your individual condition and what the surgeon thinks is the best for you.
Once you go back home, arrange a caregiver for preparing your meals and keep daily use items at waist level in order to avoid bending.
Alter the height of your toilet seat and arrange for a shower chair during the recovery period.
For a majority of people, it takes around three months to heal from the surgery. However, minor conditions keep on improving over a period of one year post-surgery.
Avoid high-impact activities at all costs as they can put strain on the artificial joint.
Physical therapy will be recommended by your specialist surgeon to regain a good range of motion and help you participate in low-impact activities such as riding a bicycle or swimming etc.

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Why is a Hip Replacement Surgery done?

A hip replacement surgery becomes essential under the following circumstances:

– If you experience extreme hip pain that does not allow you to perform simple daily activities such as walking, sleeping and cooking etc.
– If non-surgical treatment options have failed to provide you any relief from hip pain.
– If you have damage in the hip joint due to Arthritis.
– If you experience extreme hip pain that does not allow you to perform simple daily activities such as walking, sleeping and cooking etc.
– If non-surgical treatment options have failed to provide you any relief from hip pain.
– If you have damage in the hip joint due to Arthritis.