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Total Hip Replacement Surgery- Procedure, Types and Recovery

June 3, 2020March 30, 2024
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Are you finding wearing socks and shoes difficult? If you have been finding the process of walking difficult without support, or if any past fracture or arthritis has damaged the hip, you must consider a total or partial hip replacement.

First performed in the 1960s, hip replacement surgery has come a long way in helping patients get out of the pain in the hip and any immobility that arises because of hip pain.

What is Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement is the procedure in which the parts of the hip joints are replaced by artificial implants called a prosthesis. You may be advised for total hip replacement surgery or even a partial hip replacement surgery. The portions of the femur (thigh bone) and pelvis that form the hip joint are removed and replaced.

Most people between the age of 60 and 80 years must consider the process of minimally invasive hip replacement. The surgeon makes an incision in the hip after giving you anesthesia and then removes the damaged hip to replace it with the artificial joint or implant.

Hip Replacement surgery is a process of almost two hours and is known to cure pain and immobility caused by arthritis or improperly growing hip. It is a complex surgery and the success involves dexterity in the hands of the surgeon.

Dr. Tanveer Bhutani, an acclaimed orthopedic in North India, is the best at hip replacement surgery. He has performed many hip replacement surgeries successfully with complete precision and perfection.

Should you consider Hip Replacement Surgery?

If arthritis has been a cause of worry and has caused severe hip pain that is not relieved by medications and physiotherapy, the hip replacement must be considered to relieve the debilitating pain.

If you feel the pain in the hip has been interfering with the regular movement and making walking or motion difficult, you are the right candidate for hip replacement surgery.

“Osteoarthritis is the main cause of hip immobility in many patients. It is the single most important cause of over 60% of hip replacement surgeries,” says Dr. Bhutani. If you have been ailing from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fracture, or septic arthritis, your surgeon may consider hip replacement surgery after monitoring and examining you physically.

Also, read- How to make your bones stronger with increasing age.

What is Better- Cemented or Uncemented Hip Replacement Procedure?

In the process of the surgery of hip replacement, the orthopedic surgeon will replace the existing hip joints with artificial prosthesis. The prosthetic element has to adhere to the patient’s natural bone. This can be achieved in either of the following two ways:

Cemented Joint Prosthesis

This procedure uses fast-drying bone cement to help the prosthesis adhere to the bone.

Uncemented Joint Prosthesis

This is called the cementless or the press-fit prosthesis. In this process, the cementless prosthesis is textured in a way that allows the bone to grow onto it and adhere to the prosthesis over a span of time.

The orthopedic surgeon may use cemented or cementless prosthesis or a combination of the two after talking to the patient.

The choice of the component is contingent on the following:

The type of hip replacement surgery done
The psychology of the patient
The requirement is according to the acumen of the surgeon.

Weigh the Pros and Cons of the Type of Prosthesis

The cemented prosthesis is majorly a layer of cement called acrylic polymer and this forms a layer between the patient’s natural bone and the prosthetic component.

This allows the bones which have become porous from osteoporosis to heal and affix to the prosthetic joint. The application of bone cement is a process of not more than a couple of minutes and this gives the orthopedic a surety of the positioning of the prosthetic joint component.

Another advantage of the cemented joint is that it comes with an antibiotic material that helps in the quick healing of any post-surgical infection.

However, Dr. Tanveer warns that the application of the cemented joint prosthesis has to be done by a proficient orthopedic.

There are chances that the artificial joint comes loose and the whole surgical process is rendered futile; there may be a chance that cement can enter the bloodstream and be detrimental to the lungs.

Seeing the negative impact of the cemented prosthesis, Dr. Tanveer advocates cementless or press-fit prosthesis.

The expertise of the orthopedic is in fitting the prosthesis in a way that the natural bone grows in the shape and direction of the prosthesis.

A cementless prosthesis holds the prosthesis and bone in a better way and rules out the risk of any loose cement entering the bloodstream. The orthopedic will observe the bone density according to the severity of osteoporosis and accordingly administer precautions.

What is the Recovery Time of Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip Replacement is a procedure of four to six days to stay in the hospital. The orthopedic will start the physiotherapy within a day of the surgery and you will be advised to walk with support within one or two days of the surgery.

You will be able to resume your routine activities within 3 to 6 weeks of total hip replacement surgery. There may be surgical pain for the initial one or two days but you will be relieved from the excruciating arthritis pain right away after the surgery.

Dr. Tanveer says a hip replacement is a procedure more than 50 years old and has evolved ever since. It is a safe surgery to undergo if you want to alleviate the pain and suffering in the hips and enhance your mobility.

Conclusion

Nearly 30,000 total hip replacements take place in the U.S. each year. If the pain in the hip or arthritis has been affecting your daily life and movement, hip replacement is the cure. For the most effective surgery and the genuine diagnosis and check-up, rush to the best orthopedic in Punjab, Dr. Tanveer Bhutani, EVA Hospital, and get back to the normal pain-free routine. Check out our patient testimonial for hip replacement.

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March 11, 2020
by Eva Hospital

Growing old or aging with grace- what is your status? Do you feel the lack of vitality and vigor as you are aging? Is weakness in bones a frequent complaint? You may be feeling it in the form of pain in the knees and legs, wrist and spine.

The bone mass intensity is at its highest by the age of 30 and it starts deteriorating as you age further. The levels of calcium drop down in the body and the bones become fragile and brittle, thus prone to fractures. This condition is called osteoporosis. If the research says that by the age of 50, you can easily break your bones, the condition is grave and needs serious attention.

“1 in every 2 women and 1 in every 4 men are prone to fractures during their lifetime. When the bones and body structures aren’t ready to support your body weight, the bone tends to break and it’s a visible sign of osteoporosis,” says Dr. Tanveer Bhutani, the best orthopedic in Punjab. He strongly recommends that women take extra care as their calcium and estrogen levels dwindle away after menopause and they are more likely to suffer from pain in the bones and fractures.

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Bones tend to weaken when the new bone is formed at a lesser speed than its consumption. Factors like diet, menopause, lifestyle habits like smoking and tobacco, lack of exercise can be fatal to the bones after the age of 30. Men may start to experience osteopenia and osteoporosis after the age of 50 but women tend to face the problem soon after menopause. The worse of all is arthritis and its symptoms.

Weight is the biggest factor affecting the bones and anyone who is overweight by the standard norms is more likely to experience fractures and fragility in bones. Lack of vitamin D and calcium in body or not taking in the needful supplements can be risky for the bone health. Irregular hormonal balance and intake of some medications for longer period can affect bones adversely. You can also become more prone to sports injuries if you do not exercise caution.

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Strengthening your bones should be in the priority list as bones and the skeletal system are the backbone of a well-functioning body. If the bones are weak, you will be gradually incapacitated to do your daily chores. Also you will be exposed to frequent fractures. Dr. Taneer Bhutani suggests a few measures which will help you to make your bones stronger as you age:

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Women after 30s and men after 45 must be watchful of the supplement intake. Consult a good orthopedic and revamp the intake of calcium supplements. Vitamin D and calcium supplements are mandatory and must be taken after getting the prescribed dosage and frequency.

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“What goes in the body determines the output of the body,” says Dr. Tanveer Bhutani. The diet must be loaded with dairy products like milk, cheese, low fat milk, soy milk and almonds. The most important sources of calcium are green, leafy vegetables, leguminous pulses, salmon and nuts. Eat your way to healthy bones and start nourishing the body with calcium from natural sources from a tender age.

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After having read the fatal consequences of bone weakness, are you still smoking, drinking alcohol or consuming too much caffeine? If yes, you must stop it immediately as these vices are eating up your bones and are more likely to lead to osteoporosis sooner than expected. You must avoid tobacco and consume drinks as per the minimum allowed portions by your orthopedic.

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However contrary it may sound, exercising, walking and strength exercises are the most effective ways to strengthen the bones. Strength building, weight training and forms like dancing, cycling and swimming strengthen the core muscles and make your body resistant to injuries and falls. Exercising minimum 30-45 minutes five times a week is a mandatory requirement. You must consult a good orthopedic around you to seek advice on the duration and the type of exercises that are beneficial to your body.

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Have you been spending time with sun absorbing the natural and free-of-cost Vitamin D that it provides? Spending about 10-15 minutes in the morning sun is like a therapy for the bones for the children and the adult alike. Stock up Vitamin D as you sit and read a book in sun or play with your children in the outdoors.

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Get regular Dexa scans done to check your bone density. Also if you study the past history of bone density of your parents, you will understand how much and at what age you need to start strengthening your bones. Since you cannot reverse the genes composition, you can at least start taking care of your bones at an earlier age so that you don’t fall in the trap of weak bones anytime soon.

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Bones disorder starts from middle age onwards and shows gruesome signals as you age. It is very important to build a good foundation of the bones from 30s onwards. Get regular checks done and for the best advice on strong bones health, get in touch with Ludhiana’s best orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Tanveer Bhutani, EVA Hospital and plan your way to healthy bones for a healthier old age.

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