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Hip Replacement
In a total hip replacement, damaged hips are replaced with artificial hip parts called prosthesis, a device that substitutes or supplements a joint. Questions and answers are invited about the surgery and the technology involved in this procedure.
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How does a hip replacement work?
A bone conserving alternative to a Total Hip Replacement (THR) is hip resurfacing. The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) is a bone conserving implant aimed at young active patients who want there quality of life back!
Instead of replacing the old worn out joint, a BHR resurfaces the femoral head with a Cobalt-Chrome component and inserts a Cobalt-Chrome cup into the acetabular socket. This metal on metal technique last longer and has less wear than the traditional Metal on Plastic THR. These metal components replace the worn out areas of bone and provide years of active and most importantly pain free lifestyle.
By conserving the bone at the femoral head, revisions should they be needed are much simplier than they are if a THR has been carried out at first.
The BHR was pioneered by Derek McMinn in Birmingham, UK. The implant has a high success rate currently at 97% at 13 years which compared to similar statistics for a THR, they are staggering. See McMinn Centre website for more details!
How is titainium better than steel for hip replacement?
Titanium ( and Titanium alloys) have a number of advantages over steel for use in medical applications, specifically hips.
The first is their modulus of elasticity (how flexible they are). Titanium is closer to the flexibility of bone, which helps it share the load with the bone. Steel is stiffer, and takes the load off the bone (so called stress shielding), without this, the bones thinks it is not needed and resorbs (like astronauts).
The second, is the biocompatability of the material. Bone can grow right up to titanium, and can bond onto the surface. With steel, the body forms a fibrous capsule round the implant, which makes a weaker interface (and can loosen). However, it can be used with 'bone cement' which acts as a grout between the bone and implant.
any time you experience pain lasting more that an hour after exercise you should consult your Doctor.
What is the Post operative complication of hip fracture in old patient?
Wound infections, mal-union of the bone, blood tumors, implant complications, dislocations, are the common post-op complications in hip surgery.
Why Is Mexico One Of The Best Destinations For Hip Replacement Surgery?
Hip replacement, a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, is currently the most common orthopedic operation, though patient satisfaction short and long term varies widely. About 500,000 people worldwide have total hip replacement surgery each year, and there are many success stories about this procedure abroad. Many countries offer discount medical tourism worldwide, but some of the best destinations for patients who travel abroad include India, Singapore, Turkey and Mexico. Hip replacement is done usually for people above the age of 50 when the hip is damaged by arthritis, fracture or other conditions that make doing everyday activities difficult.
Hip replacement surgery in Mexico The varying costs of hip replacement include the pre-op tests, hospital fees, surgeon's fees, anesthesia. The average cost of the hip replacement in countries like Spain, Colombia, Costa Rica, Belgium, Mexico and India varies between $7,000 and $ 15,000. Hip replacement surgery in Mexico can channel the expenses into savings of over 60%.
Contracture of hip following partial hip replacement what is the icd-9 code?
718.45 Contracture of hip
When performing an ORIF the surgeon may use what to stabilize the positioning of the broken ends?
pins , plates, or screws.
Had hip replacement surgery and now your one leg longer than the other can I sue?
It is perfectly normal to have 'some' leg length discrepancy (inch or less). More than this and it may be worth invesitgating.
Go and see your Dr! You may have an infection (especially if you recently had any surgical or dental work), or it may be something else. Leaving it longer will make it worse.
After total hip replacement at age 55 and over how long is healing time?
Healing time following a total hip replacement is dependent on a number of factors. These include the type approach used, the type of fixation used, your general level of health and fitness and how much effort you put into your physical therapy program.
Can you have a hip replacement without a general anaesthetic?
Yes, the surgeon can use a spinal block.
Will tendonitis of the hip lead to a hip replacement?
Tendinitis has been associated with inflammatory arthritis, acute trauma, and overuse syndromes, women are more commonly affected than men and it tends to affect younger patients. So if it is associated with arthritis which is the main cause for a hip replacement it could. But between arthritis and hip replacement there can be some Non surgical steps that can prevent the need for hip replacement.
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