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What should you do after a hip replacement?
Aftercare for hip revision surgery is essentially the same as for hip replacement surgery. The major difference is that some patients with very weak bones are asked to use canes or walkers
What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?
Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement
Is a total hip replacement a recommended treatment for subluxation?
This question should have been posed in another way, "Is there any chance of subluxation/luxation of a hip, no matter with or without hip prosthesis?"... And the answer is YES....so if you go for a total hip replacement, remember that you might unfortunately experience subluxations here too.. Sincerely, H.A.Khan
Best Hip replacement surgeons in Chennai?
Hip Replacement or hip arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to treat the damaged portion of the hip. A person who performs this procedure by making certain incisions to remove the damaged part of the hip and replacing them with prosthetic implants is a Hip Replacement surgeon.
Would i be too young at sixty six for a hip replacement?
If you need a hip replacement, then age is not an issue.
How soon after hip replacement surgery can I donate blood?
blood plasma donation after total hip replacement
What is an alternative to an mri with a hip replacement?
An alternative to an MRI for patients with a hip replacement is a CT scan, which can provide detailed images of the hip joint and surrounding structures without being affected by metal implants. Additionally, ultrasound may be used to assess soft tissue around the hip, although it offers less detail than a CT. X-rays are also commonly used to evaluate the position of the hip replacement and check for any complications.
What is the diff - between hip replacement and hip revision?
Hip replacements can be both. But a revision is simply when they have to re-operate, or revise an exisiting hip replacement, often by putting a new one in.
Do you need to be concerned that your hip replacement joint squeaks?
A replacement hip should not be squeaking. Contact your surgeon regarding this. There may be a recall on the replacement hip, or there may be a more simple solution. Do not assume that this is normal.
What is hip arthropathy?
Hip arthroplasty is a hip replacement. Arthropathy is any joint disease.
What are the difference between Bipolar and Total Hip Replacement?
Both bipolar hip replacement and total hip replacement (THR) are surgical procedures designed to address hip joint issues, but they differ in purpose, design, and scope. Bipolar Hip Replacement: A type of partial hip replacement where the femoral head is replaced with a two-piece prosthetic system. The acetabulum (hip socket) is left intact. It is mainly used for conditions like fractures of the femoral neck. Total Hip Replacement (THR): A complete replacement of both the femoral head and the acetabulum with artificial prosthetics. It is used for advanced arthritis, avascular necrosis, or other chronic conditions causing joint damage.
Can you have a baby naturally with a hip replacement?
Not as a direct result of hip replacement surgery! But should be no reason to becoming pregnant in the normal manner.
