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| Surgery Type | Recovery Days | Hospital Days | Age Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Hip Replacement (THR) | 6 -12 weeks | 2-4 Days | Any age |
| Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement (MIHR) | 2 -6 weeks | 1- 3 days | Any age |
| Anterior Hip Replacement (AHR) | 2 -6 weeks | 1- 3 days | Any age |
| Partial Hip Replacement (PHR) | 6 -12 weeks | 2 -4 days | Typically older adults |
Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is performed by the best orthopedic surgeons in Pondicherry to eliminate or reduce the tissue trauma associated with total hip replacement. The benefits of minimally invasive hip replacement surgery include a much smaller incision, lesser blood loss during surgery, speedy recovery, early return to normal lifestyle including driving, and exercise.
Treatment
Diagnosis
The orthopedic surgeon will ask you to have some tests before hip replacement surgery, including-
These imaging tests will help in better diagnosis of the condition, the surgeon will suggest the best suitable treatment option for you after evaluating your condition based on the test results.
Procedure
The patient will be given general or spinal anesthesia so that he or she does not feel any pain or discomfort during the surgery. The orthopedic surgeon will make an incision over the outside of the hip, cutting through the skin and muscle. The surgeon may make 1 or 2 small incisions. Best uncemented implants are used during the procedure. With the use of the latest technology and surgical approach, the patient would be able to walk the next day after surgery. Orthopedic experts recommend physiotherapy for proper recovery after the surgery.
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Minimally invasive knee replacement involves a much smaller incision of 4 to 6 inches, unlike traditional knee replacement, that involves a much longer incision of 8 to 10 inches.
Our Orthopedic Surgeons use the best prosthesis for joint replacement surgeries, such as Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, Zimmer, Smith & Nephew. Usage of the best quality implants for orthopedic procedures in order to promote longevity and durability.
The patient’s physiotherapy preferably begins after 10-12 days of surgery. For your smooth and precise recovery post knee replacement surgery, we will help you connect with the best Physiotherapist near you.
We offer follow-up consultations with the surgeon and provide instructions for post surgery care including dietary tips and exercises to our patients to ensure they have a smooth recovery.
The cost of hip replacement surgery in Pondicherry can range between Rs. 2,00,000 and Rs. 2, 35,000. But this is not a fixed price and is subject to change based on multiple factors like the doctor fee, hospital charges, cost of medications, and the amount to be paid for diagnostic tests.
Most health insurance companies cover the cost of a hip replacement. At Pristyn Care, we have a dedicated team for hassle-free insurance approvals of our patients. To know more, contact our medical coordinators.
The patient is typically discharged from the hospital 2 to 4 days after undergoing minimally invasive hip replacement surgery.
Hip osteoarthritis is the condition when the cartilage lining the hip joint begins to wear out, resulting in pain, inflammation and stiffness. The joint may also feel warm. Without treatment, significant damage to the cartilage can even deform the leg and reduce the length of the leg. Patients with hip osteoarthritis or other types of arthritis are recommended to consult an orthopedic surgeon for the right and necessary course of treatment.
Hip replacement surgery is usually suggested to a patient when other treatment measures such as physiotherapy, pain control options (like medications), activity restrictions and lifestyle changes have not been successful and severe, chronic hip pain is affecting your lifestyle and everyday quality of life.
There are many factors that affect the longevity of a hip replacement implant, including the patient’s physiology, age, lifestyle, and the type of implant fitted. Hip replacement implants usually last 15 to 20 years. We hope that our use of state-of-the-art hip replacement implants will ensure you can enjoy a long and pain free life after your hip replacement surgery.
Our expert orthopedic surgeons recommend patients to avoid all air travel for the first 4 weeks after a hip replacement surgery and refrain from taking long flights for another 6 weeks. Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is a major risk from flying after a hip replacement surgery. Longer flights have a greater risk than flying short haul.
Common symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hip joint are-
Hip resurfacing is a surgical procedure that can provide short-term relief while delaying a hip replacement. In a hip resurfacing surgery, the diseased surfaces of the hip joint are removed surgically and replaced with smooth metal covering. The entire femur bone is preserved in this procedure, which makes a future hip replacement surgery possible.
Hip hemiarthroplasty is the surgical procedure that replaces half of the hip joint. This procedure has proven to be an effective treatment for various types of femoral neck fractures for over 50 years. It is associated with low incidence rates of dislocation and infection.
Hip bone replacement has 80 – 90% success rate in terms of stability of the knee joint, pain-relief, patient’s satisfaction, mobility and return to maximum activity.
Loosening or dislocation of the hip joint and difference in length of the leg are the most common complications after hip replacement.
General complications that are associated with any surgical procedure are-
Specific complications associated with a hip replacement surgery are-
Orthopedic surgeons take several precautions and analyze the history and medical condition of each patient prior to the surgery to eradicate the risks and complications associated with hip replacement surgery.
The advantages of undergoing hip replacement surgery with arthroscopy over the traditional open hip surgery are-
Our orthopedic surgeons in Pondicherry specialize in minimally invasive orthopedic procedures such as arthroscopic hip replacement surgery, minimally invasive knee replacement surgery, arthroscopy, ACL tear surgery, carpal tunnel release surgery, etc. You can meet our expert orthopedic surgeon and discuss the benefits and risks of undergoing a hip replacement over the traditional procedure for hip replacement. Contact us to meet our orthopedic experts in Pondicherry for your hip replacement procedure.
Patients suffering from degenerative joint disease are advised to undergo prompt treatment. There are a number of treatment options for degenerative hip disease, ranging from nonsurgical to surgical treatment. The treatment option for each patient is chosen based on several individual factors, such as age, activity level, extent of cartilage loss the joint has experienced and the effect of the disease on the patient’s life.
Different treatments for degenerative disease in the hip joint you that may discuss with your orthopedic doctor include-
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