Hip Treatment

The orthopedic surgeon may advise hip replacement surgery to offer a long-term solution when

• Hip pain that limits everyday activities and impairs overall quality of life, such as walking or bending
• Hip pain that continues while resting, either day or night
• Stiffness in a hip that limits the ability to move or lift the leg
• Inadequate pain relief from anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, or walking supports

Total hip replacements are performed most commonly because of progressively worsening of severe arthritis in the hip joint. The most common type of arthritis leading to total hip replacement is osteoarthritis of the hip joint. The most common cause of chronic hip pain and disability is arthritis. Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Traumatic Arthritis are the most common forms of this disease. Avascular necrosis, Childhood hip disease are the other possible reasons for Hip Replacement.

A hip replacement can

• Relieve pain
• Help your hip joint work better
• Improve walking and other movements

It is a decision that is made after proper investigations and clinical examinations, previous medical history with an understanding of the potential risks and benefits. A detailed understanding of both the procedure and expected results should be discussed at length with the Best Orthopedic Doctor in Pune.

In Hip Replacement Surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged sections of your hip joint and replaces them with parts usually constructed of metal, ceramic, and very hard plastic. This artificial joint or prosthesis helps reduce pain and improve function. The Joint Replacement Surgeon in Pune will make a cut along the side of the hip and move the muscles connected to the top of the thighbone (femur) to expose the hip joint. Next, the ball portion of the joint is removed by cutting the thighbone with surgical devices.

An artificial joint is then attached to the thighbone using either bone cement or a special material that allows the remaining bone to attach to the new joint. The doctor then prepares the surface of the hipbone, removing any damaged cartilage, and attaches the prosthetic socket part to the hip bone. The new ball part of the thighbone is then inserted into the socket part of the hip.

A drain may be put in to help drain any fluid. The doctor then re-attaches the muscles and closes the incision. The prosthetic components could either be ‘press fit’ into the bone or they may be cemented into place. Based on a number of factors, such as the quality and strength of your bone, the orthopedic surgeon will decide to press-fit or to cement the components or use a combination of both.