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Hip Replacement Abroad Surgery In India At Affordable Low Cost

Hip Replacement Abroad

Hip Replacement Surgery Abroad

Hip replacement surgery, also called total hip arthroplasty, involves removing a diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. Hip prostheses consist of a ball component, made of metal or ceramic, and a socket, which has an insert or liner made of plastic, ceramic or metal. The implants used in hip replacement are biocompatible — meaning they're designed to be accepted by your body — and they're made to resist corrosion, degradation and wear.

Hip replacement is typically used for people with hip joint damage from arthritis or an injury. Followed by rehabilitation, hip replacement can relieve pain and restore range of motion and function of your hip joint...

Why it's done

The goal of hip replacement surgery is to relieve pain and increase the mobility and function of a damaged hip joint. If a stiff, painful hip joint has forced you to cut back on everyday activities, successful surgery may allow you to resume them.

Conditions that can damage the hip joint, sometimes necessitating hip replacement surgery, include : -

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Broken hip

And many more.............

Symptoms that might lead you to consider hip replacement include : -

Pain that keeps you awake at night
Little or no relief from pain medications or walking aids
Difficulty walking up or down stairs

And many more.............

Risks of Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery is generally safe, but as with any surgery, complications can occur. Although some complications are serious, most can be treated successfully

Complications of hip replacement include : -

Blood clots : - Clots in your leg veins can form as a result of decreased movement of your leg after surgery, as well as from injury to the veins during surgery.

Infection : - Infections can occur at the site of your incision and in the deeper tissue near your new hip. Most infections are treated with antibiotics, but a major infection near your prosthesis may require surgery to remove and replace the prosthesis.

Fracture : - During surgery, healthy portions of your hip joint may fracture. Sometimes, the fractures are so small that they heal on their own, but larger fractures may be corrected during surgery with wires, cables or bone grafts.

Dislocation : - Certain positions can cause the ball of your new joint to become dislodged. To avoid this, it is often recommended that after surgery you don't bend more than 90 degrees at the hip and don't let your leg cross the midline of your body.

Loosening : - Over time your new joint may loosen, causing pain in your hip. Surgery might be needed to fix the problem.

Breakage of the prosthesis : - Though rare, your artificial hip can break several years after surgery. Another surgery would be required to replace the broken joint.

Change in leg length : - Your surgeon takes steps to avoid the problem, but occasionally your new hip may make your leg longer or shorter than the other one.

Joint stiffening : - Sometimes the soft tissues around your joint harden (called ossification), making it difficult to move your hip. This usually isn't painful.

Wear and tear over time : - Your prosthetic hip joint may wear out eventually, so if you have hip replacement surgery when you're relatively young and active, you may need a second hip replacement within your lifetime.

How you prepare

Before surgery you'll meet with your orthopedic surgeon for an examination.

The surgeon will : -

Ask about your medical history and current medications
Do a brief general physical examination to make sure you're healthy enough to undergo surgery
Examine your hip, paying attention to the range of motion in your joint and the strength of the surrounding muscles
Order blood tests, an X-ray and possibly an MRI

What to expect from Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip prostheses are designed to mimic the ball-and-socket action of your hip joint. During hip replacement surgery, your surgeon removes the diseased or damaged parts of your hip joint and inserts the artificial joint...

Two types of hip implants

Cemented implants are held in place with bone cement. Uncemented implants have textured surfaces that allow new bone to grow into the implant, securing it in place...

During the procedure of Hip Replacement

First, the surgeon will make an incision over the side of your hip, through the layers of tissue. Diseased and damaged bone and cartilage are removed, leaving healthy bone intact. Next, the prosthetic socket is implanted into your pelvic bone to replace the damaged socket. Then, the surgeon replaces the round top of your femur with the prosthetic ball, which is attached to a stem that fits into your thighbone. Your new, artificial joint is designed to mimic the natural, gliding motion of a healthy hip joint...

After the procedure of Hip Replacement

After surgery, you'll be moved to a recovery area for a few hours while your anesthesia wears off. Nurses or other anesthesia aides will watch your blood pressure, pulse, alertness, pain or comfort level, and your need for medications...

Blood clot prevention

After your surgery, you'll be at increased risk of blood clots in your legs.

Possible measures to prevent this complication include : -

Early mobilization :- You'll be encouraged to sit up and even try walking with crutches or a walker as soon after surgery as possible, usually after one day of recovery...

Pressure application : - Both during and after surgery, you may wear elastic compression stockings or inflatable air sleeves similar to a blood pressure cuff on your lower legs. The pressure exerted by the inflated sleeves helps keep blood from pooling in the leg veins, reducing the chance that clots will form...

Blood-thinning medication : - Your surgeon may prescribe an injected or oral blood thinner after surgery. Depending on how soon you walk, how active you are and your overall risk of blood clots, you may need blood thinners for several more weeks after surgery...

Physical therapy

A physical therapist may help you with some exercises that you can do in the hospital and at home to speed recovery.

Activity and exercise must be a regular part of your day to regain the use of your joint and muscles. Your physical therapist will recommend strengthening and mobility exercises and will help you learn how to use a walking aid, such as a walker, a cane or crutches. As therapy progresses, you'll gradually increase the weight you put on your leg until you're able to walk without assistance...

Home recovery and follow-up care

Before you leave the hospital, you and your caregivers will get tips on caring for your new hip. For a smooth transition: Arrange to have a friend or relative prepare some meals for you Place everyday items at waist level, so you can avoid having to bend down or reach up Consider making some modifications to your home, such as getting a raised toilet seat..

Results of Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery is successful more than 90 percent of the time.

Expect your new hip joint to reduce the pain you felt before your surgery and increase the range of motion in your joint. But don't expect to do anything you couldn't do before surgery. High-impact activities — such as running or playing basketball — may never get your doctor's approval. But in time, you may be able to swim, play golf, walk or ride a bike comfortably...

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