Why is total hip replacement done?

Some conditions damage the hip joint, necessitating hip replacement surgery. This include:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteonecrosis

When should hip surgery be considered?

If you are experience hip joint pain that:

• Persists despite medication
• Worsens with walking
• Interferes with sleep
• Restricts proper mobility

What can you expect from a hip surgery?

To perform a hip arthroplasty, your hip replacement surgeonwill make an incision over the front or side of your hip, through the layers of tissue, remove the damaged bone and cartilage, thus leaving healthy bone intact.Then a prosthetic socket will be implanted into your pelvic bone to replace the damaged socket.The round ball on the top of your femur is then replaced with a prosthetic ball, which is attached to a stem that fits into your thigh bone.

After hip surgery, you will be moved to a recovery area for a few hours while your anesthesia wears off. Your hip replacement doctor will monitor your blood pressure, pulse, pain or comfort level, and your need for medication. A physical therapist may also help you with some exercises that you can do in the hospital and at home to speed up the recovery process.

What are the risks involved with hip arthroplasty?

• Blood clots
• Infection
• Hip fracture
• Hip dislocation
• Loosening

What happens post total hip replacement surgery?

Activity and exercise must be followed strictly to regain the use of your hip joint and muscles. Your physical therapist will recommend strengthening and mobility exercises that best suit you. You will also learn how to use a walking aid, such as a walker, cane or crutches. As physical therapy steadily progresses, you should ideally increase the weight you put on your leg until you're able to walk without any assistance. If your hip replacement recovery is progressing well, you should be able to resume basic everyday activities in 2-3 months. Further recovery often occurs within a year.

High-impact activities may be too stressful on your artificial hip implant. But in time, you should be able to swim, play golf, hike, drive, or ride a bike comfortably.

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