Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery replaces parts of injured, damaged or worn-out hip joints. The surgery can help in relieving pain and make the hip joint work better. During the surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with parts made of metal and plastic which are biocompatible.
Did you know ?
Many people delay having hip replacement surgery, the older you get and the longer you put off having surgery, the more difficult it is to recover from the surgery.The success rate of hip replacement surgery in India is 90%-92%. Most of the hip replacement surgeries occur between the ages of 50 and 80. The most common reason for hip replacement is osteoarthritis followed by hip joint damage diseases. The surgery provides relief from pain and helps to improve movement and strength.
Hip facts
Hip replacement is not the first line of treatment. It is only recommended when other ways fail to work.
Hip replacement lasts up to 20 years and many times for life time.
The chances of failure of hip replacement is very rare. In case a hip replacement fails, revision surgery can be performed which have successful results.
95% of individuals only begin walking after four weeks of the surgery and in less time with physiotherapy.
How does my doctor diagnose the cause of Hip pain?
Your doctor is likely to:
Examine your hip for any swelling, discomfort, tenderness, warmth, or obvious bruising.
Check how much movement you can make with your lower and upper leg in various directions.
To evaluate the structural integrity of your hip by pushing or pulling on the joint.
Will ask you for an X ray of the hip which can help detect hip fracture or bone degenerative disease.
What are the common treatments for hip pain?
Your orthopedic doctor examines your symptoms and medical background to determine the causes of Hip pain. In addition to examining your Hip joint for indications of disease or damage, they may advise blood tests, CT scans, MRIs, X-rays, or other imaging treatments.
Home remedies
Your doctor could recommend some at-home remedies, ice or heat packs, elevation, compression and rest to help you get relief from pain. In case of injuries, brace can help you heal properly.
Exercise & Yoga
If you are suffering from hip pain, then yoga and exercise is beneficial for you in the long run. The right combination of strengthening and stretching exercises for the muscles and the hip joint are recommended.
Lifestyle Modification
Modifications in lifestyle like good diet, weight management, proper posture and movement, oil massage & intake of dietary supplements can help reduce pain and chances of surgery at earlier stages.
Surgery
In cases with severe hip pain or greater damage, surgeons recommend hip replacement surgery to restore function and regain mobility of the joint completely. We provide consultations from experienced surgeons.
Testimonials
Here is what the doctors and patients are saying about hip and knee replacement surgeries.
Dr. Hirendra Patel
Devam Hospital, Ahmedabad
Dr. Abhishek Kumar Mishra
VNA Hospital & Apollo Spectra Hospital, New Delhi
Dr. Simon Thomas
Sehgal Neo Hospital, New Delhi
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