What is Hip replacement surgery?
Hip replacement surgery involves the operative methods in which the joints of the working or non-working hip joint are replaced with an artificial and healthy pair. For the surgery, fully functional artificial hip joints are manufactured.
Couples and balls of the hip are added, which means that these joints can be folded or moved in many directions. The femur head (upper part of the thigh bone) is the jute ball of the hip and it is socket of the acetabulum. In the partial replacement surgery of the hip joints, only the hip ball is changed. In the total replacement surgery of the hip joints, the socket is reconstituted by changing the hip ball.
This surgery is done by the expert of the artificial limb. Artificial limbs are part of a human-made body that fulfills normal tasks just like the real organ. Surgery lasted approximately 1-2 hours. This is a very carefully processed procedure and is done by a physician who specializes in the field of Orthopedics (Bone Disease).
When is Hip replacement surgery required
It is important to treat any such condition of health in which there is a problem in the action of the hip joint of either of the two sides. Occasionally medication, physiotherapy, or exercise can also help. However, sometimes these treatment methods can not help in fixing the joints of the hip. It may also be that the hip joint has a lot of damage, which can not be cured just by conventional methods. In these circumstances, surgery is needed. If the hip pairs are so damaged that they are difficult to repair, then such surgery is done to replace them. Some of the following conditions in which hip joint replacement
surgery may be required: -
Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis of the hip joint is normal because whenever there is foot in these joints, the action always happens. Pelvic and thigh bone make up the joints of the hip. Where these bones are found there is a layer of cartilage that acts like a pillow and protects the surface of the bones from confrontation. With the continuous use of joints, they start to rub, causing it to get deformed or destroyed. This creates arthritis. Arthritis gradually increases, causing cartilage and rubbers to decay. Arthritis limits the ability of a person to walk properly or to work. If the loss is excess and no treatment is cured, then surgery may be required to replace the joints.
Necrosis of hip joint: The structure of the hip joint is something like this: a rounded protrusion (salient part of the thigh bone), which sits in the spherical cavity of the pelvic bone (cavities). This is a compact structure. The blood vessel can sometimes be interrupted in this structure. It deforms the joints of the hip. In such a situation, changing bad joints is the best option.
Symptom (which should not be cured): Pains in the hip joint diseases or in every work done by the hip; Clutter; Weakness in the legs caused by overuse of muscles, inability to kill squats or sit, stand and difficulty in sitting or standing, sitting occur like symptoms. If the disease of joints of the hip increases, the symptoms also start growing rapidly.
Failure of Arthroscopy: In Arthroscopy a video camera is inserted inside the hip joints and internal structures are seen. If there is a diseased cartilage or bone or unhealthy debris deposits in the joints, then it is removed during arthroscopy. It helps to restore the normal functions of the couple. If arthroscopy fails to provide relief, surgery can be done to replace the entire hip joint.
With the help of complete testing of the patient's body and all the diseases in the past, the doctor decides whether the patient needs this surgery or not. After this, the doctor prepares for surgery.
How is Hip Replacement Surgery done?
The process of replacing the diseased joints of the hip is only one, but it can be done from the Open or Minimally Invasive Method. Both methods are explained in detail below:
Open Surgery
This is an aggressive process. Nearly 6-8 inch long incision is done on the edge of the hip (which is to be replaced). The underlying muscles, fats, nerves and blood vessels are carefully separated so that they do not get damaged. The upper part of the thigh bone, which is like a ball in the structure, is cut with the help of an orthopedic saw. This type Hip replacement surgery cost is low.
Thigh bone (which is still healthy) is associated with selected artificial limbs (which are made of metal or plastic). To fit joints, a strong pasteing material is needed. Any diseased cartilage or exhaust debris is removed from the surface of the hip. Artificial socket is connected to the surface of the hip. Artificial parts of the thigh bone structure and artificial socket are fitted in each other. The surgeon checks whether or not artificial pairs are fit properly. The muscles that were first divested were replaced again. The incision made on the skin is discontinued using the surgical thread.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
This process is different from open surgery in size and number of incisions in surgery. Instead of a long incision, several small incisions are made on the edge of the hip (which is to be replaced). Surgical Instruments are inserted through these incisions. An Arthroscope is used to see internal organs. The next process is like open surgery. With minimal aggressive surgery, the work of the surrounding or parts of the body reaches work loss and there is less bleeding.
Although there are some differences between the two processes, the conclusion of both of them is the same. At the end of the surgery, the old couple is replaced with artificial couples. Afterwards, some instructions are given to take care of, so that quick recovery can take place.
Risks and Complications of Hip Replacement Surgery
Bleeding
The greatest risk of any major surgery is bleeding. During surgery, any blood vessel can be damaged or there may be other problems, which can lead to excessive bleeding. It is already preserved in the blood group of the patient according to the patient's blood so that if the excessive bleeding occurs during surgery, the condition can be controlled and fluid communication in the body continues.
Blood clotting
Hemorrhoids may form clots. Large clots can be removed with the help of machines but there may be difficulty in removing small clots. For this, the doctor can give you blood thinner. Use them according to the doctor's instructions.
New joints shaken from their place
If the patient performs more physical work, then there is a danger of artificial joints shaking from their place. Surgery may be needed to correct this.
Length of feet
It may happen that the artificial limbs are not of the size of the limb so that there is a difference between the length of the two legs (in this surgery). If the difference can be ignored, then it can be cured with the help of specially made shoes. But if the gap is high then it may require a surgery.
Not all of the above risks are with every patient. All these risks can also be avoided and they can be corrected too. If this is done properly then this surgery also has many benefits.
What is the recovery time for Hip Replacement Surgery?
After hip joint surgery, the patient can start his normal routine in 1-6 months, although the recovery time depends on the patient's physical condition and the care taken after surgery.
Hip replacement surgery cost
Total Hip replacement surgery would price around $6,000 in india, whereas in USA an equivalent surgery may be finished a amount of $30000