Hip Replacement Surgery

Various types of arthritis may affect the hip joint. Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease that affects mostly middle-aged and older adults, may cause the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the hips.Rheumatoid arthritis, which causes inflammation of the synovial lining of the joint and results in excessive synovial fluid, may lead to severe pain and stiffness. Traumatic arthritis, arthritis due to injury, may also cause damage to the auricular cartilage of the hip.

Hip joint is made of two major parts. One or both parts may be replaced during surgery:

The hip socket (a part of the pelvic bone called the acetabulum) and the upper end of the thighbone (called the femoral head). The new hip that replaces the old one is made up of these parts:

A socket, which is usually made of strong metal. A line, which fits inside the socket. It is usually plastic. The liner allows the hip to move smoothly. A metal or ceramic ball that will replace the round head (top) of your thighbone. A metal stem that is attached to the thighbone to make the joint more stable.

• Full body checkup- Blood investigation
• Cardiac clearance
• Oral cavity check up/ dental clearance
• R/O urine or any other form of infection

• To avoid sitting on floor/squatting/use of Indian toilets
• Routine activities like walking/ staircase climbing permitted
• Light sporting activities like swimming/ golf/ driving permitted after 6 weeks to 3 months

This Prosthesis lasts for 10-15 years.

Initially required for rehabilitation

• Walker : 1 Week
• Stick : 2 Week

If the patient is unable to do routine activities without pain or has a compromised life style. Joint replacement is required.

Aim of surgery is to provide quality life. For any day to day activity, patient takes decision keeping the joint pain in mind, it is better to go for surgery.

Patient is the best judge,doctor can only provided painfree Joint Mobility.

To provide successful results by use of:

• Latest techniques
• Minimal invasive procedures
• Computer navigation
• Pain management techniques to make the entire procedure as comfortable as possible
• Reasonable cost at best hospitals