Dr Chirag Patel | Total Hip Replacement Surgery Procedure

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HIP REPLACEMENT
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Hip Replacement

• The decision to have surgery should be a
  cooperative one made by you, your family your
  treating surgeon.
• At Joints Sports Clinic, we help you arrive at
  this critical decision in a comprehensive and an
  objective manner

• You are likely to need a surgical intervention
  for your hip problems if you experience hip pain
  that limits everyday activities, such as walking
  or bending or hip pain that continues while
  resting, either day or night or Stiffness in a
  hip that limits the ability to move or lift the
  leg or if you have inadequate pain relief from
  anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, or
  walking supports and other conservative
  modalities.

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Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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What is a Total Hip Replacement?
Total Hip Replacement is a surgical procedure in
which your orthopaedic surgeon will remove the
damaged part of your hip and replace it with
metal or specialized medical plastic implants
which will perform the functions of your hip
joint. Your surgeon will remove damaged femoral
head and replace it with a "Metal Stem" that is
placed into the hollow center of the femur. 
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What is a Total Hip Replacement?
The femoral stem may be either "Cemented" or
"Press-fit" into the bone. A "Metal or Ceramic
Ball" is placed on the upper part of the stem.
This ball replaces the damaged femoral head that
was removed. The damaged cartilage surface of the
socket (acetabulum) is removed and replaced with
a "Metal or Plastic Socket". Screws or cement are
sometimes used to hold the socket in place. A
"Plastic or Ceramic Spacer" is inserted between
the new ball and the socket to allow for a smooth
gliding surface.
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Realistic Expectations

• Most people who undergo hip replacement
  surgery experience a dramatic reduction of hip
  pain and a significant improvement in their
  ability to perform the common activities of daily
  living.
• Realistic activities following total hip
  replacement include "unlimited walking, swimming,
  golf, driving, hiking, biking, dancing, and other
  low-impact sports".
• With appropriate activity modification, hip
  replacements can last for many years. 

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Hip Replacement

• However, it should be noted that with normal use
  and activity, the material between the head and
  the socket of every hip replacement
  implant begins to wear and excessive activity or
  being overweight may speed up this normal wear.
• Therefore, most surgeons advise against
  high-impact activities such as running, jogging,
  jumping, or other high-impact sports.

What are the signs which indicate the need for a
hip replacement?

• Hip Pain   Feelings soreness or pain while or
  after exercising, the pain being a hindrance for
  daily activities etc can indicate the need for
  hip replacement.

Address ?Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital
Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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Signs to Indicate Replacement
What are the signs which indicate the need for a
hip replacement?

• Stiffness Difficulty in wearing your shoes just
  like usual can indicate stiffness in your hips.
  You will have to consult a doctor if this problem
  persists
• Issues in walking When the pain on your hips
  hinder you from walking short distances, it's
  time to see your doctor for a diagnosis
• One Leg test Try standing on one leg (the leg
  which hurts the most. If you find it difficult to
  stand on one leg for more than a minute, your hip
  may be badly damaged

Address ?Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital
Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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Recovery
How long does it take to fully recover from hip
replacement surgery?
There are two stages of recovery namely short
term recovery and long term recovery.

• Short term recovery 
• These are the early stages of recovery where the
  patient can get up and move out from the hospital
  after surgery.
• The patient is allowed to go home and rest on
  the third day.
• This also includes providing painkillers and
  helping the patient's sleep without medications.
• This time for such recovery is around 4-6 weeks.

Address ?Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital
Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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Recovery

• Long term recovery
•  This involves complete healing of the wound,
  including the internal tissues.
• When a patient feels normal and can perform the
  daily activities at ease, it can be said that the
  patient is fully recovered.
• The time needed for a full recovery is 6 months.

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Precautions
How long do you have to follow hip precautions?

• The precaution should be strictly followed for 12
  weeks post surgery. After 12 weeks, you can
  slowly start with minor activities which doesn't
  put much strain on the hips.
• The precautions are taken to help prevent
  dislocation of the new hip.
• After 12 weeks, your tissues will be healed
  enough that you can slowly start with a few more
  activities without substantially increasing your
  risk of dislocation.
• No patient with a total hip replacement should
  ever force themselves into an extreme position
  which may worsen the condition.

Address ?Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital
Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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Signs of Infection
What are the signs of infection after hip
replacement surgery?

• Increased pain or stiffness in the operated joint
• Swelling
• Fatigue
• Fever, chills and excessive sweating at night
• Redness around the wound
• Pus or drainage from wound

Address ?Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital
Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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Diet
Diet after total hip replacement surgery?

• Your diet should include
• Omega 3 rich foods such as salmon, walnuts,
  flaxseeds
• Heart healthy foods such as fish, lean meats,
  whole grains, peas, lentils
• Include protein, iron, vitamin c, calcium and
  fiber in your diet
• Drink lots of water to keep the body hydrated

Address ?Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital
Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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Cost
What is the cost of total hip replacement surgery?

• Single hip replacement surgery would cost around
  2.5-3 lakhs while Bilateral hip replacement
  surgery would cost around 5-6 lakhs.
• The price may also vary according to the region,
  type of surgery and the quality of the replaced
  product.

Address ?Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital
Research Center, Nr Sumul Dairy, Surat - 395004
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Contact Details
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