Total Hip Replacement Surgery

Total Hip Replacement (THR) is a time tested and life changing Surgery for people with severe issues on their hip joint. People who have underwent Total Hip Replacement Surgery at Life Span reported significant reduction in pain, mental stress and felt improvement in their range of movement at the hip joint.

When do you need a total hip replacement?

You need a total hip replacement surgery when It gets difficult to go for a walk, climbing the stairs or any day to day activities which you were comfortable earlier. The most prevalent hip replacement indication is generally arthritis. Patients generally exhibit moderate to severe hip arthritis, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis, avascular necrosis, ankylosing arthritis, all of the above which interferes with everyday life

How total hip surgery is performed?

Total hip surgery is done under general anaesthesia or epidural/spinal anaesthesia. An incision is made on the lateral side of the hip. The upper round part of the thigh bone (head of the femur) is removed and replaced with implant. It is then stabilized into position by cemented or un-cemented. The part of the hip joint receiving the ball component called as socket or acetabulum is smoothened and prepared, and the implant is then placed to position and stabilized.

Exploring the Variants of Total Hip Replacement Surgery

With the current help of healthcare technology there are plenty of surgeries performed to replace the total hip. How different procedure help replace the injured hip.

Bipolar modular hemiarthroplasty

Hip Resurfacing Hip resurfacing includes replacing the damaged hip joint surfaces with metal implants to enhance mobility and decrease pain in the hip joint. Hip Replacement Surgery includes replacing the hip joint damaged or worn off by arthritis or injury with artificial hip components or implants called prosthesis. The objective of hip replacement is to relieve pain and to enhance the hip joint's mobility and function.

Total Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is accomplished by an incision made alongside the hip. The upper end of the thigh bone is cut and replaced by the components of the implant. With or without cement, it can be stabilized. The surface of the hip joint to obtain the ball element (often damaged due to arthritis) is made even and smooth by the surgeon, allowing the fresh metal socket to be cemented properly. Then the new ball and socket of the joint are joined.

Hip Osteotomy

This Surgery realigns the bones of the hip joint and relieves patient from symptoms of early arthritis. A hip osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bones of the hip joint are cut, reoriented, and fixed in a new position. Healthy cartilage is placed in the weight-bearing area of the joint, followed by reconstruction of the joint in a more normal position.

Hemi Arthroplasty

Hemi arthroplasty is the procedure in which prosthesis replaces the femoral head. The femoral head is the ball like structure of the thigh bone (femur) in the hip socket. This treatment is often the preferred option for an intracapsular Hip fracture. Partial Replacement (Hemi arthroplasty) is the preferred option when the patient is in older age group.

Total Hip Replacement

A full hip replacement is a Surgery performed to replace with prosthesis both the socket in the hip and the rounded top part of the thigh bone (femoral head). This is more advanced than hemi arthroplasty, and in most situations, it can be recommended if you already have a condition that affects your joints, such as arthritis, or pathological conditions.

Recover after Total Hip Replacement

Patient needs to be hospitalized for 4-5 days following hip replacement in India. You may feel pain and discomfort for first couple of days which might be controlled with medications and rest. Our surgeon will guide you to walk on the next day post-surgery with assistance from a walker. Rehabilitation by physiotherapist will begin straight off to strengthen your hip joint muscles and to revive movement for walking and other regular daily activities.

What leads to total hip surgery?

Total hip replacement surgery is typically indicated for several reasons, including:

Inflammatory arthritis

Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases with inflammation and thickening of the synovial membrane causing pain and rigidity.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis wears joints because of age at or above 50 years of age. The cartilage lining the hip bone is worn out, resulting in exposed bones rubbing against each other causing pain and restricted mobility.

Childhood diseases of the hip

Childhood hip disease causes severe hip issues and results in adult hip disfigurement. Common causes of hip pain in children are the Transient Synovitis, Hip Dysplasia, and Leg-Calve-Perthes.

Avascular necrosis

Avascular necrosis is caused by dislocation or fracture or any injury causing blood supply obstruction to the femoral head, it’s also a life style disease due to alcohol, smoking, and steroids. joint dysfunction, and ultimately, the collapse of the affected bone.

Post-traumatic arthritis

Post-traumatic arthritis ultimately causes cartilage damage due to injury or the hip fracture. This can occur due to fractures, dislocations, or other significant joint injuries that affect the cartilage and surrounding structures.