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Total Hip Replacement Surgery - Understanding the condition
In this surgical procedure the damaged hip joint due to an injury or others, is replaced by a prosthetic implant, a hip prosthesis. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi replacement. Read to know more.
Condition
What is Total Hip replacement?
Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint often made from metal and plastic components. It usually is done when all other treatment options have failed to provide adequate pain relief. The procedure should relieve a painful hip joint, making walking easier.view more
How to diagnose and When to Consult a Doctor?
Diagnosis is based on if the patient presents with following conditions : 1) Hip Osteoarthritis - An age related condition where cartilage within the hip joint wears away, leading to bone to bone contact, joint inflammation and the formation of bony spurs. 2 ) Rheumatoid Arthritis - An autoimmune disease where the synovial membrane which lines the joint and produces lubricating fluid, becomes inflamed and thickened, resulting in pain and stiffness. 3) Post-Trauma - A traumatic injury can damage the cartilage within the hip, which in turn, leads to arthritis. 4 ) Osteoporosis and Osteomalacia
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Causes
- Childhood hip disease
- Osteonecrosis - An injury to the hip, such as a dislocation or fracture
- Osteoarthritis - This is an age-related wear and tear type of arthritis.
- Rheumatoid arthritis - This is an autoimmune disease in which the synovial membrane becomes inflamed
Symptoms
- Swelling or tenderness in the hip region
- Instability in your hip joint.
- Limited range of motion in your hip joint.
- Experience pain while walking.
Causes
- Childhood hip disease
- Osteonecrosis - An injury to the hip, such as a dislocation or fracture
- Osteoarthritis - This is an age-related wear and tear type of arthritis.
- Rheumatoid arthritis - This is an autoimmune disease in which the synovial membrane becomes inflamed
Symptoms
- Swelling or tenderness in the hip region
- Instability in your hip joint.
- Limited range of motion in your hip joint.
- Experience pain while walking.
When to go for surgery? What would be the complication if not operated?
At first, your doctor may recommend other treatments such as medicine for pain or inflammation, walking aids, joint injections and physical therapy. If these measures do not relieve pain and stiffness, hip replacement surgery may be necessary to restore function and improve quality of life.
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Is it covered under insurance?
Is the treatment covered under insurance?
Yes, most health insurance plans offer coverage for hip replacement surgeries. Insurance companies cover Hip Replacement after a waiting period of 1 to 2 years.
How is the recovery after surgery?
Most individuals will be able to resume their normal activities within 6 weeks of surgery. Normally, around this time patients will resume driving as long as they are not taking any prescription pain medications. Within 12 weeks following surgery, many patients will resume their recreational activities, such as taking long walks, cycling, or playing golf. It may take some patients up to 6 months to completely recover following a hip replacement
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First I would like convey my thanks to medibuddy and their Care Buddy who assisted me till the discharge. Medibuddy provided hassle free consultation and for the operation. The entire insurance policy was taken care without involvement and it helped me to take care of myself. Finally I would like to thank the Unity hospital staff and their doctor
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical hospital stay after hip replacement is one night, but some patients stay longer, while others go home on their surgery day.
Most hip replacement patients are able to walk within the same day or next day of surgery; most can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks of their total hip replacement recovery.
The surgeon makes a cut (incision) into the hip, removes the damaged hip joint and replaces it with an artificial joint or implant. The surgery usually takes around 1 to 2 hours to complete.
