Are you tired of hip pain and decided to choose a hip replacement to get a better life quality?? If yes, then this article is for you.
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The causes of hip pain are:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Trauma
Childhood disease
Osteonecrosis
Septic arthritis
When your hips are damaged due to conditions like arthritis and daily routine activities become painful, then hip replacement is the best option for you to resume your life back to normal.
Questions to ask yourself if you have hip pain:
Do you walk in pain?
Are you not comfortable even sitting?
Do you experience stiffness in your hips?
Are you not relieved even after using walking support?
Do medicines not suit you anymore?
Are you not able to sleep due to pain?
Do you experience severe pain while climbing stairs?
If the answer is yes to these questions, then you should choose hip replacement because it is a one-stop solution to your problem and is safe.
Hip replacement can make you enjoy life like before, perform daily routine activities without pain, improve your motion, and makes you more comfortable.
Yes, hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures performed.
Due to advancements in technology and innovation, the success rates of hip replacement surgery have increased in past years.
The hip replacement procedure could be summarised as:
The procedure of hip replacement is performed under general anesthesia and surgery takes 2 to 3 hours to complete.
Removal of the damaged femoral head and replacement with a metal stem.
Placement of metal or ceramic ball on the upper part of the stem.
Removal of the damaged cartilage surface of the socket and replacement with a metal socket.
Insertion of plastic, ceramic, or metal spacer between the new ball and the socket allows for a smooth gliding surface.
The hospital stay is usually 3 to 5 days but also varies depending on the patient's condition.
If you have the symptoms described above, then hip replacement is recommended. At Yapita Health, we have world-class experience Orthopedic surgeons who have successfully performed hip replacement surgeries.
Get in touch with our best doctors and plan treatment further.
We need the following reports from you including:
Medical history provides information about general health status, pain history, and pain duration.
Medication history
Test like urine tests, blood tests.
X-rays to determine the extent of the damage.
Magnetic Resource Imaging (MRI).
We have experienced Orthopaedic surgeons to deliver the quality care to the patient they deserve. Our orthopedic surgeons have relieved the pain and improved the mobility of thousands of patients yearly by performing successful hip replacement surgeries.
Our surgeons are experts in the latest treatment modalities so the success rate of hip replacement is more.
If you have questions about hip replacement, don't hesitate to contact us. We will help you further.
We understand our patient's expectations better. Our surgeons choose the best treatment plan for the patient to improve the treatment outcomes and improve the quality of the patient's life.
We are in constant touch with our patients following treatment via teleconsultation services.
In the postoperative phase the following considerations are important:
Medicines for pain relief and wound healing
A balanced diet with multivitamins for quick healing and speedy recovery
Physical activity starting from slow walking and then increasing intensity as advised by the doctor
Physical therapy
The rate of complications is low following hip replacement surgery and these are preventable with medications and proper postoperative care.
What does the patient expect?
More comfort after new hip
Diminishing pain
Doctors support
Increasing movement
We understand our patients better! We completely take care of our patient's needs after hip replacement surgery by maintaining regular contact through follow-up teleconsultation services.
What does the doctor expect?
To understand that the patient will be more comfortable in some time.
The pain will diminish gradually.
We are here to support our patients during follow-up.
The movements will increase.
To take extra care like:
Light exercises best maintain strength and increase the life of the hip implant.
Avoid falls.
Maintain records of X-rays and follow-ups.
We expect the following from our patients:
To maintain proper weight.
Cooperation
No stress
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