TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. Such joint replacement orthopaedic surgery is generally conducted to relieve arthritis pain or in some hip fractures.

When you come for the first consultation for hip pain to Dr. Rakesh Rajput, it is advisable to come with a prior appointment unless it is an emergency, so that when you come to the clinic your time is spent fruitfully.

Replacement surgery of the hip is being successfully performed for the last forty years every year thousands of patients benefit from this surgery hip replacement India.

First Consultancy


When you come for the first consultation for hip pain to Dr. Rakesh Rajput, it is advisable to come with a prior appointment unless it is an emergency, so that when you come to the clinic your time is spent fruitfully.

Kindly expect to spend about one hour and 30 minutes for your first consultation. This time is spent in obtaining detailed history, performing thorough clinical examination, for taking x-rays and advising the treatment.

When you need Operation

Conditons Requiring A Hip Replacement:

pelvic fracture surgery kolkataThere are a number of conditions, which can result in a patient having to undergo hip replacement surgery. Perhaps the most common condition is osteoarthritis that is commonly referred to as 'wear and tear arthritis'. Osteoarthritis can occur with no previous history of injury to the hip joint. The hip simply 'wears out'. There may be a genetic tendency in some people that increases their chances of developing osteoarthritis.

Avascular necrosis is another condition that could lead to hip replacement surgery. In this condition, the femoral head (ball) loses a portion of its blood supply and actually dies. This leads to collapse of the femoral head and degeneration of the hip joint. Avascular necrosis has been linked to alcoholism, fractures and dislocations of the hip and long-term cortisone treatment for other diseases.

Abnormalities of hip joint function, resulting from trauma to the hip, fracture of the hip, and some types of hip conditions that appear in childhood, such as congenital dysplasia of the hip (CDH) can lead to degeneration many years later. The mechanical abnormality leads to excessive wear and tear.

Over 70,000 hip replacement are carried out each year in England and Wales alone.

Do I need a hip replacement?
You only need a hip replacement if you have pain or loss of movement which is affecting your daily life and activities.

What are the possible advantages?
The advantages of having surgery can Include:

  • ~ freedom from pain
  • ~ mproved mobility
  • ~ improved quality of life.

What are the possible disadvantages?
The disadvantages of surgery can include:

  • ~ some limitations in movement
  • ~ risks linked to surgery.

What are the possible complications?
Possible complications include:

  • blood clots
  • wound haematoma (bleeding)
  • dislocation
  • one leg longer than the other
  • nerve damage
  • ongoing discomfort
  • wear
  • loosening
  • infection of the joint (Less Than 1-2%)

What should I ask my hospital team?
You might want to ask your hospital team the following questions :

  • • What can I expect from surgery?
  • • ect if I don’t have surgery?

Keeping well
Let us know at least two days before your operation if you have:

  • • a cold, cough or other infection
  • • skin problems — such as a sore, scratch, pimple or eczema, especially around your operation site
  • • burning pain or passing urine more frequently than usual
  • • any illness - such as diarrhoea, vomiting or high temperature.

Smoking
Ideally you should stop smoking about eight weeks before your operation. Ask your family doctor for the contact details of your local stop smoking services to receive free and confidential advice as well as subsidies nicotine replacement therapy.

Exercise
Pre op & Post op physiotherapy is recommended.

Healthy diet

Medications
You will be given instructions if you need to stop or start any medications. if in doubt, check with your anaesthetist or the preadmission nurse before your operation.

Alcohol
Alcohol may affect your recovery so it is important to stop drinking alcohol or reduce your intake at least one week before your operation.

Hospital Stay
5 days Walker mobilization from day 2 Stitch off after 14 days

It is important that for at least 12 weeks after your operation you take special care to protect the joint.

It is important that for at least 12 weeks after your operation you take special care to protect the joint.

DO NOT cross your operated leg over the midline of your body when sitting.

DO NOT turn your operated leg inwards or twist on your operated leg.

DO NOT cross your operated leg over the midline of your body when lying down.