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Hip Replacement

What is Hip Replacement?

Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroscopy, is a surgical operation in which a doctor removes and replaces a painful or arthritic hip joint with an artificial joint comprised of metals and plastic parts. When all other non-surgical therapy methods have failed to offer pain relief, this procedure is frequently used.

The Procedure

  • Hip replacement surgery can be performed either traditionally or using a less invasive approach. The steps of a conventional hip replacement operation are as follows:
  • The patient will initially be given local anaesthetic.
  • The surgeon will next create an incision down the side of the hip, exposing the hip joint by shifting the muscles attached to the top of the thighbone.
  • The surgeon will next remove the ball component of the joint by sawing the thighbone.
  • The surgeon next connects to the thighbone a prosthetic joint comprised of metal and plastic components. He uses a unique substance to bind the residual bone to the new joint.
  • The surgeon will then prepare the hip bone’s surface by removing damaged cartilage and connecting the replacement socket component to the hip bone. The replacement ball portion of the thigh bone is then placed into the hip socket and drains the fluid.
  • The surgeon will next rejoin the muscles and shut the wound.
  • Types of Hip Replacement
  • Revision hip replacement: This operation is used to replace a prosthesis that has become worn, uncomfortable, infectious, or loose. The surgery’s goal is to improve function, reduce pain, and improve overall quality of life. Minimally
  • Invasive Hip Replacement: A standard hip replacement surgery will have an 8 to 10 inch incision down the side of the hip, but a minimally invasive procedure would have an incision that is just 2 to 5 inches long. As a result, the treatment may be performed in small increments with reduced blood loss.
  • Oxinium Hip Replacement: Oxinium is a metal substrate made of zirconium alloy that is used in joint replacements. On the outside, they will transform into ceramic zirconium oxide. In comparison to standard metal implants such as cobalt-chromium implants, this ceramic surface is exceptionally abrasion resistant.
  • total Hip Replacement: In this surgery, both of the hip joint’s damaged surfaces are replaced with prosthetic materials.
  • Surface substitutions: This is a minimally invasive artificial joint replacement in which the preserved bone is moulded to receive a metal cap with a short steam.

    • Pros

    • Major muscular injury is reduced.
    • Less post-operative discomfort Quick recovery
    • Hip dislocation risk is reduced.
      improved range of motion
    • Reduced hospital stay

    Cons

    • There is a possibility of nerve injury.
    • There might be problems with wound healing.
      Leg length variation
    • Certain postures may cause the implant’s ball to dislocate.
    • In rare circumstances, the new implants may not be securely attached to the bone or may fall loose over time.
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