Total Hip Replacement

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Total Hip Replacement is well established treatment method to relieve pain from affected hip. It also significantly improves quality of life and mobility of patient.

In this procedure affected portions of joint i.e. Femoral head and acetabulum are replaced with artificial components to form new joint. Avascular necrosis of femoral head is commonest indication (49%) for which total hip replacements are done in India. Other indications are osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis etc

Average age at which THR is done in India is 52 yrs (ranging from 17 – 83 yrs). Though more common at older age, this procedure may be needed in younger age patient.

Our Approach to Care

There are various types of implants available. Doctors usually decide implant which is most suitable for you depending on

Preoperative preparation and precautions

Hip joint is ball and socket joint. Implants comprises of Stem on thigh bone (femur) side, cup on Pelvic bone (Acetabulum) side and bearing surface. Bearing surface are made up of ceramic, metal or highly cross-linked polyethylene.

As hip replacement is a planned surgery, we usually get blood investigations, ECG, Physician fitness done before surgery. We also evaluate to minimize sources of infection in the body.

If you are on any blood thinners like Aspirin, Warfarin or Clopidogrel, these medicines need to be stopped at least 5 days before surgery as per physician advise.

Total Hip Replacement