What is Hip Replacement Surgery?

Everyday tasks such as walking or getting in and out of a chair may be uncomfortable and difficult if your hip has been injured by arthritis, a fracture, or other disorders. It’s possible that your hip is stiff, making it difficult to put on shoes and socks. You might even feel uneasy while sleeping.

Hip Replacement Surgery in India

The diseased bone and cartilage are removed and replaced with prosthetic components in a hip replacement (also known as total hip arthroplasty or total hip replacement).

The injured femoral head is removed, and a metal stem is inserted into the hollow middle of the femur to replace it. In the bone, the femoral stem can be cemented or “pressed fit.”

When is Hip Replacement Surgery required?

You, your family, your primary care physician, and your orthopedic surgeon should all work together to make the choice to have hip replacement surgery. Your doctor may prescribe hip replacement surgery for a variety of reasons few of which include:

• Hip pain that prevents you from doing things like walking or bending
• Hip pain that persists while resting, whether during the day or at night
• Hip stiffness that makes it difficult to move or lift the leg
• Anti-inflammatory medicines, physical therapy, or walking aids have not provided adequate pain relief.

There are no age or weight restrictions in being a candidate for hip replacement surgery. Surgery is recommended based on a patient’s discomfort and handicap, not their age. The majority of patients who have a total hip replacement are between the ages of 50 and 80, although orthopedic surgeons assess each patient individually. Hip replacements have been successfully performed on patients of all ages, from teenagers with juvenile arthritis to the elderly with degenerative arthritis.

How is Hip Replacement Surgery done?

The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes two hours.

What is the Recovery after Hip Replacement Surgery like?

The healing process for a hip replacement begins straight away. After surgery, you will be encouraged to get up and move around as soon as possible. You’ll be taken to a recovery area for a few hours after surgery when your anesthetic wears off. Your blood pressure, pulse, awareness, pain or comfort level, and medication needs will all be monitored by medical personnel.

The length of your stay after surgery is determined by your specific needs. The stay at the hospital ranges from 3-5 days. To help keep fluid out of your lungs, you’ll be asked to take deep breaths, cough, or blow into a device.

Physical therapy will start the next day and shall be required for several weeks after surgery. This will help you rebuild muscular strength and range of motion. When you are ready to walk with or without help, the surgeon, physical therapist, or occupational therapist can advise you on how to manage your discomfort. Your rehabilitation needs will be discussed, as well as what to expect in the days and weeks ahead and how to make the most of your recuperation. Your motivation and participation in completing physical therapy is important to a successful recovery and overall surgery outcome.

What Results Can I Expect from Hip Replacement Surgery?

Expect your replaced hip joint to relieve the pain you were experiencing prior to surgery and expand your joint’s range of motion. But don’t expect to be able to accomplish everything you could before the hip discomfort had set in.

High-impact activities, such as jogging or basketball, may put your artificial joint under too much stress. However, with time, you may be able to swim, golf, hike, or ride a bike without difficulty.

Hip replacement surgery has a success rate of more than 90%.