A total hip replacement surgery involves 3 kinds of the prosthesis. The first is a cup that is used to replace the hips socket. The next is a ball that replaces the head of the thigh bone and finally, there is a stem that is attached to the thigh bone. These 3 together are responsible for the movement of the hip. In some cases, not every part will be damaged.
Joint replacement is an option for those who have suffered injury or conditions such as osteoarthritis. When the pain in the joints limits a person’s daily activities and does not seem to be responding to conservative treatment, joint replacement surgery is recommended. Several factors increase the risk of weakening your joints such as hereditary, trauma, obesity, repetitive injuries, etc.
Ranka Hospital, Pune provides facilities for hip replacement.
The femur bone is involved in hip replacement surgery. During the procedure, the damaged or diseased femoral head and neck are removed and replaced with artificial components to restore function and reduce pain in the hip joint.
a standard procedure for hip replacement; a newer technique known as minimally invasive surgery (MIS), pioneered in Chicago in February 2001; and revision surgery, which is done to replace a loosened or damaged prosthesis.
hospitalization and a surgical procedure are required. In hip replacement surgery, the broken hip is removed and replaced with a new hip made of plastic, or metal and plastic
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
Hip replacement surgery takes between one and two hours. You will have to stay in the hospital after your surgery.
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Advantages of hip resurfacing surgery instead of hip replacement surgery include bone preservation, reduced chance of dislocation and easier revision. You can learn more about hip resurfacing techniques from the Wikipedia website.
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
blood plasma donation after total hip replacement
There are no patron saints of healing after hip surgery.
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