Whether your hip got fractured or you are
suffering from arthritis, it becomes difficult to move. Mobility completely
gets restricted. Due to arthritis, activities like walking, or getting in and
out of the chair, climbing the stairs becomes painful and difficult. To
overcome or get rid of the pain caused due to hip joints, the surgeons
initially recommend physiotherapy and prescribe medicines. However, if the pain
still persists, the expert may suggest you for a total hip replacement surgery.
In either of these conditions, if the hip causes pain, the surgeons remove the
damaged part and replace it with an artificial metal that joins the hip joints
together, reducing pain.
The human body has 206 bones and the hip bone
is one of the body’s largest joints. It is also called a ball-and-socket joint.
However, if the hip causes pain, during surgery, the damaged portion in the hip
joint is discarded and is replaced with an artificial metal stem.
The Orthopaedic Evaluation
To find which part of the hip is causing
pain, the surgeons ask the patients about their medical history. The expert
will gather all the information regarding your health in general and ask you a
few questions related to hip pain. Next, he will examine your ability to move,
the strength of your hip and its alignment. X-rays are the must as they help in
determining the extent of damage and deformity. Most of the other tests would
highly depend upon the severity of pain. This may include an MRI.
During Surgery
The surgery is proceeded by anesthesia.
Anaesthesia is given to the patient so that the invasive procedure doesn’t
cause pain during the entire operation period. After that, a small incision is
made along the hip joint. Using a medical tool, the damaged bone and cartilage
is removed and replaced with an artificial metal stem. Finally, the incision is
closed.
Recovery period
Recovery is patient-dependent, meaning it
completely depends upon the patient's ability to fight against the pain. In
addition, it also depends upon how well you follow the post-surgery preventive
measures given by your doctor, during the first few weeks after surgery.
Complications and Risks
The complications of hip replacement surgery
are low. The success rate of Total Hip Replacement surgery in India is more than those in
western countries. Some serious complications like joint infection and blood
clots are found in 2% patients which is quite rare. Many a time, the leg-length
is unequal, meaning one leg might either be longer or shorter than the other
one. Yet, some patients find it more comfortable with a shoe-lift post-surgery.
Total Hip Replacement Surgery by Dr Vijay
Bose
Indian surgeons are highly qualified
professionals. There are numerous surgeons in India who have been operating
patients across the borders. One of them is Dr Vijay Bose. Dr
Vijay Bose Top Hip Surgeon in India ensures patient-safety
during the entire process. Not only during the surgery but also before and
after the surgery is done, Dr Bose provides all the information - be it the
risks and complications or even the preventive measures to be taken after the
surgery.
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Dr Vijay Bose. You can also book your appointment by calling us or by sending
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communication over voice call where you can discuss your health issues and if
required he may also ask you to fly to India for surgery. Get connected today
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