Total Hip Replacement Surgery
What is total hip replacement surgery?
Total hip replacement surgery is a procedure that helps relieve pain and improve function in the hip joint. Hip replacement is most commonly performed on people older than 55 who have arthritis or other problems with their hip joints or have had a previous total hip replacement. The surgery involves removing the damaged hip joint and replacing it with an artificial joint.
What are the common causes of total hip replacement?
Some of the most common causes of total hip replacement include:
- Injury or disease of the hip joint surface
- Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip joint
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Popliteal cyst
- Pelvic fracture
- Significant stiffness in the hip.
What is the purpose of total hip replacement surgery?
Total hip replacement surgery aims to restore mobility and function to the hip joint. The surgery is usually performed on people who have experienced significant pain, limited range of motion, or a lack of progress in traditional treatments.
Why do you need total hip replacement surgery?
- Due to intense pain, the individual is unable to sleep.
- Even after using pain relievers, I don’t feel any better.
- It isn’t easy to climb the steps.
- It isn’t easy to get up after a long period of sitting.
- Having difficulty walking due to acute discomfort
- Hip pain that makes regular tasks challenging.
Surgical procedure for total hip replacement
- Knowing everything there is to know about a total hip replacement before undergoing surgery is advantageous. Make sure to ask your healthcare professional to go over the procedure’s specifics with you and clarify anything that is unclear.
- Additionally, your surgeon will perform a physical examination, blood tests, and other diagnostic procedures. Before having surgery, these tests are done to make sure your health is in good shape.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to antibiotics, latex, tape, or anesthesia.
- Bring any medications you are taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter remedies, and herbal supplements, to your doctor’s office.
- Stop using aspirin, blood thinners (anticoagulants), and other medications impacting blood coagulation. Before the procedure, discuss any history of bleeding issues with your healthcare professional.
- Before surgery, refrain from eating or drinking for at least eight hours.
- Before surgery, your doctor could advise you to take a sedative to help you relax.
- Before your operation, you will talk to the physical therapist about your recovery options.
Good physician treats the disease
Dr Sunil M C expertise and qualifications are significant factors in choosing him. Dr Sunil M C has years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon. This implies he is well-equipped to do hip replacement surgery and can provide you with the best treatment. Furthermore, his team of skilled surgeons is always there to assist you if you have any questions or concerns following your surgery.
He strives to offer the best & consistent patient care services; some treatments and procedures include revision of knee replacement, total knee replacement, partial total knee replacement, revision surgeries, pelvic acetabular fractures, hip replacement, and total and partial hip replacement.
Service Recipient Says
The team guided me through every step of my hip replacement. The surgery was a success, and my recovery has been smooth. I couldn’t be more grateful.
"Exceptional Care and Results"
From my first consultation to post-op care, the professionalism and expertise were evident. My shoulder surgery went flawlessly, and I’m back to full strength.
"Highly Skilled Surgeons"
After years of knee pain, the surgery gave me a new lease on life. The care I received was exceptional, and I’m now back to my favorite activities pain-free.
"Life Changing Surgery" Shivangi T