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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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Do you loose height after two hip replacements?
Leg length shortening is quite common after surgery (maybe up to an inch), however, a surgeon will try and minimise this.
Is there Hip Revision Surgery because of extra long screw?
Not very common. If screws are irritating your sciatic nerve, however, they may need to be removed.
When Stem losing what are symptoms of hip replacement?
When the stem of the implant starts to come loose you will experience pain and discomfort. It is important to visit your surgeon for two reasons.
Firstly, to get the diagnosis confirmed - there are other possible sources for the pain and discomfort.
Secondly, if the surgeon confirms that the implant is loosening, s/he will be able to advise you on the best course of action. This will probably involve a referral to a physical therapist who will prescribe exercises to help strengthen the joint and advise you on what type of movements to avoid.
How much does a total hip replacement cost an uninsured American?
The prices for a total hip replacement will vary depending on various factors. The overall price range can be as low as eleven thousand dollars and range as high as one hundred twenty six thousand dollars.
What new hip replacement technologies are there?
Well that depends on how you define "new" and where you live. Assuming USA, and that by "new" you mean "newly approved for widespread use by the FDA," then there are a couple products.
1. Very large diameter Metal on Metal bearings for both Resurfacing and Replacements
2. Improved Ceramic on Ceramic bearings w/ less chance for fracture and wear.
3. Highly cross-linked PE plastic bearings that reduce wear up tp 90% compared to traditional replacements.
See the Stryker website for more info - Good Luck
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Like the post above states if you mean hip replacement technologies 'newly approved and for widespread use' by the FDA. Then look no further than the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing(BHR) as it was the first Hip Resurfacing implant to be approved by the FDA in 2006. The BHR also has the best overall outcome scores of any hip resurfacing.
The BHR works by resurfacing the Femoral head and fitting a metal, not plastic as used in Total Hip Replacements, acetabular component (socket). This large diameter Metal on Metal implant has significantly lower wear than Metal on Plastic which is so commonly used.
It is a bone conserving surgical procedure, which means in the future should a patient require revision surgery this is much easier than if the original procedure was a total hip replacement. There is no reason why patients should wait until they hit 60-65 before having a total hip replacement - if the hip is giving you pain and discomfort then resurfacing could be you. Many local doctors and GPs will tell you to sit tight and wait until you are a suitable patient for a total hip replacement. The BHR has FDA approval in the US and has over 13 years of analysed data showing high success rates!
Another even newer implant is also available and once again designed by Derek McMinn. Introducing the Birmingham Mid-Head Resection (BMHR), a short stem implant is something of a halfway point between resurfacing and replacement. The implant was designed as an option for patients who suffer from bad bone quality and didnt meet the requirements of a BHR.
The BMHR hasn't been FDA Approved in the US at the moment however the implant is available to international patients here in the UK. This is one of the newest concept/design to hip replacement and is set to make a lot of patients lead a pain-free life!
The BHR is ideal for young active patients, who wish to get back to their previous active lifestyle. See the McMinn Centre website for more details!
What is the average workmens compensation 2 hip replacement settlement in state of California?
My years as a corporate litigation paralegal precluded my opportunity to ever gain any experience working in Worker's Compensation law firms. I would refer the prospective client to a trusted attorney practicing as a specialty in that field.
What qualities of titanium make it a good material for producing hip or knee replacements?
it's non-toxic.
Has Johhny Mathis had hip replacement surgery?
Yes. In 1998 and 1999. He had both hips replaced. He works out 5 times a week to keep up his strength.
Why do doctors want to wait as long as possible to perform a hip replacement?
Hip replacements are big operations and they don't last forever, they are after al a mechanical spare part. therefore the longer you wait to do this operation the longer it is until you need to have it done again.
How long after a total hip replacement can you go into a hot tub?
I got my staples out 2 weeks after surgery and the nurse said no baths or jacuzzis for 3 weeks after staples were removed... I'm waiting 6 weeks after surgery to swim or hot tub just to be safe
How much is a hip replacement worth?
This is subjective. Since you're not asking about COST, but WORTH - consider that mobility and being pain free have different value to different people. Someone who's an athlete, or a mother, or a busy commuter would probably highly value mobility and use of their hips, and someone who has had nerve damage and can't feel pain in his hip is not going to be concerned about alleviating pain as someone who is in excrutiating pain.
Will you be able to ride a bicycle long distance after a Hip replacement?
Normally cycling is fine, though every case is different, so speak to your Dr,
Can someone play contact sports after a total hip replacement?
A person needs to keep in mind that after any joint replacement the joint is no longer capable of withstanding the same punishment as the original joint.
yes
Does having a hip replacement mean I'll suffer a hip running injury?
Yes. The injury can vary from person to person. I would recommend start out slow with your new hip and walk long distances then work up to jogging, etc.
How long do staples stay in after hip surgery?
About 2 weeks. If they stay in much longer, the skin heals over them, and removal can be uncomfortable.
What is the value on a hip replacement in a lawsuit?
If by value you mean the amount of the expected settlement, there is no definite answer to that question, until the lawsuits are finally settled and the compensation amount is made public. This is due to the confidentiality agreements between the attorneys and the company.
What are the list of symptoms for failing hip replacement that has been recalled?
Specific to the DePuy ASR hip implants the list of symptoms for a failing replacement include:
* Swelling
* Limited flexibility resulting in change of stride or limping
* Hip and or groin pain
How do hip replacements deteriorate?
Look in the mirror.Beat your hips with a scale.You will see that they would be in 2 parts.
tada.
