Process And The Benefits Of A Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted by Yamini Mone on September 15th, 2017

Hip joint replacement surgery is done to replace all or a part of the hip joint and replace it with a man-made joint. The artificial joint is called prosthesis.

Hip replacement surgery

The hip joints have two major parts and one or both the parts may have to be replaced during the surgery. The two parts are the:

The following parts are used in the new hip that is used to replace the old one:

• Socket which is made of a strong metal
• Liner which fits inside the socket. The liner is usually made of plastic, however, ceramic and metal is also used in some cases. The liner aids the hip to move comfortably
• A ceramic or a metal ball is used to replace the head of the thigh bone
• A metal stem is attached to the thigh bone and helps to anchor the joint

The patient does not feel any pain during the surgery. He may be given one or two anesthesia. In general anesthesia, the patient will be asleep during the operation and will not be able to feel any pain. In spinal or epidural anesthesia, the medicine is applied on the back to make the area below the waist numb.

The hip replacement surgery process

After the patient is given the anesthesia, the surgeon makes a surgical cut to open the hip joint. This cut is made over the buttocks. The head of the thigh bone is then cut and removed. The surgeon then cleans the hip socket and removes the rest of the cartilage and the damaged bone. He then puts the hip socket, liner and the new socket in place. The metal stem is inserted into the thigh bone and the correct sized ball is placed for the new joint. All the new parts are secured and sometimes special cement is also used to keep them in place. The muscles and the tendon around the new joint are then repaired and the surgical wound is closed. The entire surgery takes from one to three hours.

You can book the hip replacement affordable surgery packages online after checking the experience of the doctor and the facilities offered by the hospital.

Why is the surgery performed?

Arthritis is the most common reason for someone to opt for a hip replacement surgery. Severe pain in arthritis can make one incapable of carrying out even the basic activities like walking and climbing stairs.

The doctor may recommend the surgery if:

• Hip pain doesn’t allow the patient to sleep through the night
• Other treatments have failed
• Normal activities get hindered because of the pain
• The patient needs a walker to walk
• Other reasons like a fracture in the thigh bone or hip joint tumors

Conclusion:

Hip replacement surgery helps to cure the pain and stiffness and can help one lead a normal life.

Some people tend to have loosening, dislocation or an infection of the new hip joint. The artificial hip can also get loosened with time and one may have to go for a second replacement. The loosening happens only after 15 or 20 years. Younger and active people who get a hip replacement surgery have high chances of wearing off the new hip. This may need a second replacement.

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