Total Hip Replacement

What are the different conditions which lead to Arthritis of hip

Conditions which lead to arthritis of hip are Rheumatoid disease, Avascular necrosis of hip joint. Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis

How common is Osteoarthritis of Hip?

In Asian countries Rheumatoid Arthritis and Avascular necrosis is seen more frequently than Osteoarthritis of hip.

If both the hips are involved, can a bilateral Hip Replacement surgery be done?

Yes Bilateral Hip Replacement surgeries are becoming more common now. It can be done as a single stage or two stage surgery with the painful hip taken up for surgery first

How do you decide which prosthesis is to be used in the patient?

Un-cemented hip replacement is done in younger patients with good quality of bone.

ASR is done in younger patients with no deformity and good quality of bone.

Cemented hip Replacement is done in elderly patients with poor bone stock.

This is a general criteria but it varies from patient to patient

When will the patient walk without a walking aid after surgery?

For the first 4 days the patient may use a walker, after which he/she will be put on a tripod stick for 10 days.
Generally by the end of 15 days after surgery the patient will be free to walk without a walking aid.

What are the risks involved in Hip Replacement Surgery?

As any other Joint Replacement surgery , Hip Replacement can have 3 known complications, which are , infection, deep vein thrombosis, and embolism.

What is the Life Span of a prosthesis?

Hip Prosthesis can last up-to 20yrs after surgery

Is there a variety in the Un-cemented Hip Prosthesis?

Yes the un-cemented Prosthesis can be of the following variety: