Hip Replacement Surgery Cost

An orthopedic surgeon and a team of specialized doctors and nurses will perform your hip replacement surgery. The surgery may take 1 to 2 hours. You will receive general or spinal anesthesia so that you will be asleep during the surgery and will not feel any pain or discomfort. A doctor or nurse will carefully watch your vitals, like your blood pressure and  heart rate during the surgery.  

Once you have been anesthetized, the orthopedic surgeon will make an incision over the side of the hip and will remove the damaged hip joint and replace it with an implant.  

Most orthopedic surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to perform the surgery. During a minimally invasive hip replacement,1 or 2 small incisions are made, which helps avoid damage to the muscles, tendons and tissues surrounding the hip joint. Special surgical instruments are used to remove and replace the hip joint through a much smaller incision.

Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is as safe and effective as traditional hip surgery and it also causes significantly less pain and downtime after the surgery.

Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is an innovative, modern approach to remove and replace the hip joint using small incisions. The surgery aims to reduce the impact and trauma caused due to the surgery on healthy tissues, muscles and tendons. Our orthopaedic surgeons use minimally invasive surgical techniques with modern approaches and surgical instruments to access the hip joint and perform the procedure. 

Usually, most patients who need hip replacement surgery are eligible to undergo the surgery with a minimally invasive approach. Based on your diagnosis, health condition and age, the orthopedic surgeon will suggest your approach for hip replacement might offer the best result.

Minimally invasive hip replacement allows the surgeon to access the hip joint using one or two small incisions by moving the muscles aside, without cutting them or making a large incision. Minimally invasive hip replacement has several advantages, such as-

• Less invasive surgery with a much smaller incision
• Lesser blood loss and reduced risk of need of blood transfusion
• Lower chance of hip dislocation
• Less postoperative pain and downtime
• Quicker, easier and comfortable recovery
• Shorter hospital stay and recovery period
• Less limping
• Lower risk of muscle damage

Immediately after your surgery, you will be taken to a recovery room, where you will remain under a doctor’s observations until your vital signs, such as heart rate and blood pressure normalize. Most patients are able to walk on their own, or using walking aids the same day after the procedure. Rehabilitation begins right after the surgery, from the hospital itself. Your orthopedic surgeons will recommend you to walk while you are in the hospital and prior to your discharge, will prescribe medications for pain, to prevent infection and boost recovery. Hospitalization after minimally invasive hip replacement is usually 3 to 5 days and most patients return to their regular life in 3 to 4 weeks. Before your discharge, you will be referred to a physiotherapist who will help you restore maximum function and mobility after the surgery. 

In the first year after your hip replacement surgery, you will have regular follow-up appointments with your orthopedic surgeon. During these visits, your orthopedic specialist will take an X-ray and discuss how you are feeling, your comfort level, mobility, and how the new hip is working for you. Your surgeon will also address any concerns you might have and will make sure you are healing well and progressing towards your recovery goals.

The average cost of hip replacement surgery includes the costs of hospitalization and postoperative management. However, the cost of hip replacement may vary, depending on facts such as-

• The type of implant used
• Type of hip replacement, total or partial
• General costs of hospital chosen for the procedure
• General fee of the surgeon
• Surgical approach used  (minimally invasive or traditional surgery)
• Type of anesthesia administered
• Your medical history 
• Comorbidities such as diabetes, liver or lung disease, etc
• The city where you need to undergo the procedure 

Our surgeons at Pristyn Care perform minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries, like total hip replacement or partial hip replacement, that improve the surgical results and reduce recovery time. 

If you are suffering from chronic and severe hip pain, a successful hip replacement surgery can help you. Hip replacement surgery from our skilled and experienced orthopedic surgeons who specialize in modern, less invasive orthopedic procedures might be exactly what you need. If you think you would benefit from this procedure or if you have been suggested for hip replacement surgery, contact our team today to discuss more about hip replacement surgery or to schedule your consultation with an expert orthopedic surgeon in your city.