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What are the risks of Hip Replacement Surgery

February 17, 2020March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

As arthritis in the body worsens, it may aggravate the pain in the hip to an extent that it interferes with your daily chores and sleep. You may be experiencing difficulty in climbing the stairs up or down.

Is walking, even with a walker or cane, getting difficult? This is the most appropriate time to get a diagnosis under a specialized orthopedic and seek help on replacement of the hip.

Hip replacement surgery or hip arthroplasty is the surgery where the surgeon removes the painful hip joint or the damaged section of the hip joint and replaces it with a prosthesis made of metal, hard plastic, or ceramics. This makes your hip less painful and prosthesis improves the ability to walk and carry on daily functions.

Why do You Need Hip Replacement Surgery?

When the conventional methods of treatment fail to provide relief or are not effective in relieving hip pain, hip replacement surgery becomes mandatory.

Difficulty in getting up from a seat, climbing the stairs, disturbed sleep because of pain, and persistent pain despite pain killers are a few symptoms to must consider before a hip replacement surgery.

Problems like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Osteonecrosis are also known to aggravate hip pain and discomfort. These problems tend to produce inflammation and result in damaging the bone.

What Happens During the Procedure?

The hip replacement surgery can be performed with a minimally invasive technique or traditional hip replacement surgery. The difference between the two approaches is mainly the size of the incision.

During the traditional hip replacement procedure, general anesthesia will be administered and then the surgeon makes an incision of about 8-10 inches along the side of the hip or the over the front.

The damaged ball portion of the joint and cartilage are removed using a saw. The surgeon then implants the newly constructed prosthesis and a new ballpoint of the joint into the pelvic bone to replace the damaged socket. He then closes the incision after reattaching the muscles.

In a minimally invasive surgery, the same procedure is involved with a smaller incision which implies lesser blood loss, smaller scar, shortened hospital stay, and speedier recovery.

Are there any Risks of Hip replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement surgery must be performed by an experienced and skillful surgeon. However, there may be one or more of the following risks after hip replacement surgery:

Infection and Blood Clots

After the surgery, there may be blood clots in veins and the risk level rises when the clot may travel to the heart or lungs. You may be prescribed blood-thinning medications post-surgery to avert this risk.

Also, chances of infection in the incision are high and if any infection occurs near the prosthesis, it may damage the new prosthesis. The doctor will be administering strong antibiotics to ward off infections.

Dislocation

The new ballpoint may get dislocated with somebody’s postures. This may call for another surgery or braces to rectify the dislocated ballpoint.

Need for a Second Hip Replacement Surgery

In some cases, the hip joint wears out gradually and this may require a second hip replacement surgery. However, with advanced technology, prosthesis is getting more durable and safe.

Altered Leg Length

Sometimes due to the new hip, the legs may not be of equal length after the surgery. You may be required to practice some stretches and exercises to avoid this situation.

Allergies to Metal

There may be a chance you are allergic to the metal implant and this may cause certain complications. Also metal on metal implants may release metal ions in the bloodstream causing trouble.

The skill and experience of the surgeon determine the level of complications after the hip replacement surgery. Dr. Tanveer Bhutani, from EVA Hospital, is the best orthopedic in Punjab with credible experience in hip replacement surgeries. With his surgical acumen, the risks of the surgery are reduced to a minimum.

The surgery takes around 6-12 months to recover fully and revive the routine activities. Regular follow-ups with the surgeon, physical therapy, and following the precautions are ways to enhance the success of the surgery.

Final Thoughts

For a successful hip implant, make sure your diagnosis and surgical procedure are under the guidance of an experienced surgeon. The new hip joint will reduce the pain (before the surgery) drastically and enhance your mobility.

You may have to avoid high-movement physical activities like playing basketball, but activities like swimming, playing golf, and riding a bike are advisable.

For relief from excruciating pain or any query, contact the best orthopedic-Dr. Tanveer Bhutani at EVA Hospital.

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Hip Replacement- Tips for Effective Recovery

October 31, 2019March 30, 2024
by Eva Hospital

Have you been experiencing hip pain that interferes with your sleep or pain that is worsening with walking even with the help of a cane or walker? Has the hip pain affected your ability to climb up or down the stairs? Have you been facing an acute problem in rising up from a sitting position? It may be arthritis of the hip

The reason for hip damage could be any- Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis or it could even be Osteonecrosis (inadequate blood supply). Irrespective of the reason you need to contact the best orthopedic surgeon of your area and discuss your deteriorating health.

Technically called Total Hip Arthroplasty or Hip Replacement surgery, this has been performed successfully for years. This is the procedure when the doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint (due to acute arthritis) and replaces it with an artificial joint made from either metal or plastic components. The hip replacement surgery makes walking easier and facilitates mobility.

The hip replacement surgery may be performed using the standard procedure (where the incision is 5-8 inches long) or the latest minimally invasive technique.

The surgery definitely makes movement much easier. But there are certain dos and don’ts to be followed to make it a complete success. Dr. Tanveer Bhutani is the best orthopedic surgeon in Punjab and recommends that physical therapy should be continued for a couple of months to enable better recovery and mobility. Certain activities like pivoting or twisting the leg should strictly be avoided. Even bending forward at the waist and squatting must be avoided.

Dr. Tanveer Bhutani has curated a list of activities that can be done easily at home and you will recover quickly post hip replacement surgery.

Certain rearrangements at home can go a long way in helping you recover.

Place the utility items like remote controls, phone, glasses pitcher, and medicines on a high table within your reach. This will prevent unnecessary bending forward.
Stay away from enthusiastic and active pets till you fully recover.
Get all the carpets and rugs removed so that the chances of tripping over are minimized.
The bathroom should have a shower chair, gripping bar, anti-slip mat, and a raised toilet seat.

Take the medication prescription from the surgeon and understand the directions.
Discuss with your surgeon about over-the-counter drugs, supplements, and vitamins.
Make sure you take antibiotics before any dental work (after consulting your orthopedic surgeon). This will prevent any bacterial infection from creeping in.
Keep your medical card handy so that in case of any medical emergency it is easily known to the doctor that you have an artificial hip.

To reduce the swelling, keep your leg elevated and prefer applying ice packs.
Wear compression stockings to reduce swelling.
The wound has to be kept clean and dry, so the surgeon will tell you at length about the bathe and shower protocol.
Watch for any signs of redness or drain from the wound.

Any kind of blood-thinning medicines vitamin K supplements or foods rich in Vitamin K like spinach, beans, lentils, etc. have to be avoided for a while.
The surgeon will recommend iron and vitamin supplements along with a normal diet.

After the hip replacement surgery your life would be much more active than before. Adhere to the list of instructions given by the surgeon and you will lead a hassle-free life. Dr. Tanveer is the most renowned surgeon in Ludhiana and gives a customized recovery module to each patient depending on their age, weight, and health status. Contact Dr. Bhutani and get free from the hip pain forever.

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