What is a hip replacement?
Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is the surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with an artificial hip implant. Hip replacement is typically performed to address chronic hip pain, inflammation and reduced mobility caused by an injury, arthritis, or degenerative joint disease. The surgery replaces parts of the hip joint with artificial implants. The goal of the surgery is to allow the patient to resume daily activities and exercise without pain.
What are the different types of hip replacement?
There are 3 major types of hip replacement surgery-
- Total hip replacement or TKR (most common)
- Partial hip replacement
- Hip resurfacing
The most common type of hip replacement is total hip replacement surgery (also known as total hip arthroplasty).
How do I know if I need a hip replacement?
When you experience chronic hip pain, reduced hip mobility and your quality of life is compromised, it might be time to consider a hip replacement. Signs that you might benefit from a hip replacement surgery are-
- Inability to get a restful sleep because of severe hip pain
- Difficulty performing simple tasks like getting out of chair, bathing or climbing stairs
- Inability to participate in the activities you enjoy and could do earlier
The initial course of treatment recommended by an orthopedic doctor may include other treatments such as medicine for pain or inflammation, walking aids (for additional support), joint injections and physiotherapy. For patients with severe and chronic (long-term) hip pain and those who have found no relief with other treatments might need a hip replacement. Hip replacement surgery can help to restore function and improve the overall quality of life.
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement
Hip replacement is a major surgery. Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is performed to minimize the impact of the surgery on healthy tissues, muscles and blood vessels. Our knee surgeons in Pune use minimally invasive techniques such as arthroscopy to access the hip and perform the surgery. Your orthopedic surgeon will discuss which type of hip replacement surgery might offer you the best result.
With a minimally invasive hip replacement, the surgeon can access the hip joint though one or two small incisions by moving the nearby muscles aside (unlike cutting the muscles as with traditional hip replacement). Minimally invasive hip replacement approach may have advantages, like-
- Lesser muscle damage
- Lesser postoperative swelling and pain
- Easier and faster recovery
- Lesser limping
- Shorter hospital stay and physiotherapy
- Lower risk of hip dislocation
Minimally invasive hip replacement might not be appropriate for all patients. The patient’s age, weight, fitness level and various other factors will help the surgeon decide if he or she is a good candidate.
Treatment for Severe Hip Arthritis- Hip Replacement in Pune
If you are suffering from chronic hip arthritis and are suffering from symptoms like severe hip pain, talk to our experienced hip surgeon in Pune . Our surgeons specialize in knee and hip arthritis treatment and offer comprehensive orthopedic care, including minimally invasive hip replacement, which allows faster recovery and fewer restrictions after surgery. Our best hip surgeons in Pune utilize the best orthopedic surgical techniques for treating musculoskeletal and joint dysfunction and diseases. For more information about the different treatment options for degenerative hip disease and hip arthritis or to find out more about replacement surgery, call us or request an appointment using our website form.
