During hip replacement surgery the doctor saws the thigh bone to access the ball part of the joint which is then removed and replaced with a man made ball joint.
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The main advantage of Hip Resurfacing is that it is a "bone-conserving" procedure. In a traditional Total Hip Replacement (THR), the surgeon removes the entire head of the thigh bone (femur) and replaces it with a metal stem. In Resurfacing, the surgeon simply shaves (resurfaces) the damaged bone and caps it with a smooth metal covering, similar to capping a tooth. The Top 3 Advantages: More Bone is Preserved: Since the femoral head is kept, it is easier to perform a revision surgery later in life if needed. This makes it popular for younger patients (under 60). Higher Activity Levels: Resurfacing often allows for a more natural range of motion, making it better for patients who want to return to high-impact sports like running or martial arts. Lower Dislocation Risk: The ball size is larger (closer to your natural anatomy), so the risk of the hip popping out is lower compared to traditional replacement. The Catch: Not everyone is a candidate. If you have osteoporosis or significant bone damage, Resurfacing is not possible, and a Total Hip Replacement becomes the gold standard for pain relief. Cost & Doctor Availability: Resurfacing is a difficult surgery that requires highly specialized training. In countries like the US, it is rare and expensive. In India, however, expert orthopedists perform both Resurfacing and Total Hip Replacement at significantly lower costs. If you are evaluating your options, you can check the cost comparison and list of expert surgeons for hip procedures below.
Hip replacement surgery can be performed in a general hospital with a department of orthopaedic surgery, but is also performed in specialized clinics or institutes for joint disorders
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There are no patron saints of healing after hip surgery.
blood plasma donation after total hip replacement
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Hip replacement surgery is performed by an orthopedic surgeon, who is an MD and who has received advanced training in surgical treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
I had a total hip replacemnt and my femur was cracked during the operation. What are the odds at this happening?
Hip replacement surgery.
The operation itself is called hip arthroplasty .