Total Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement (THR), also known as Total Hip Arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and restore function in patients with severe hip joint damage. This procedure involves replacing the damaged hip joint with an artificial implant, significantly improving the patient’s quality of life.

Total Hip Replacement is a life-changing surgery that can significantly improve mobility and relieve pain for patients with debilitating hip conditions. With proper care and rehabilitation, most patients can return to their normal activities and enjoy an active lifestyle.Patients who experience severe pain that affects daily activities, sleep, or mobility, and those who do not respond to conservative treatments like medication or physical therapy, are considered candidates for THR.

Why is Total Hip Replacement Needed?

Total Hip Replacement is typically recommended for patients suffering from chronic hip pain and mobility issues due to:

Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Hip fractures
Avascular necrosis
Hip joint deformities
Post-traumatic arthritis

Types of Hip Implants

Hip implants are made from different materials, including metal, ceramic, and plastic. The main types of implants include:

Metal-on-Metal
Ceramic-on-Ceramic
Metal-on-Polyethylene
Ceramic-on-Polyethylene

The choice of implant depends on the patient’s age, activity level, and surgeon’s preference.

Procedure Overview

Preoperative Preparation: Medical evaluation, imaging tests, and physical therapy to strengthen the muscles.
Anesthesia: General or spinal anesthesia is administered.
Incision: A small incision is made to access the hip joint.
Joint Removal: The damaged femoral head is removed.
Implant Placement: The artificial joint components are placed in the hip socket and femur.
Closure: The incision is closed, and a drain may be placed to remove excess fluids.

Recovery Process

Hospital Stay: 2-4 days depending on the patient’s condition.
Pain Management: Medications and ice packs.
Physical Therapy: Starts within 24 hours post-surgery.
Weight Bearing: Gradual weight bearing with the help of walkers or crutches.
Full Recovery: 3-6 months for complete healing.

Benefits of Total Hip Replacement

Pain Relief
Improved Mobility
Enhanced Quality of Life
Long-Lasting Results (10-20 years)
High Success Rate

Post-Surgery Care

Regular follow-up visits
Physical therapy sessions
Avoiding high-impact activities
Healthy diet and weight management

Finding the Best Hip replacement surgery in Nagpur is a major decision and procedure, there are several factors that can help you come to a better conclusion when deciding whether to undergo a hip replacement or not. It is one of the most successful surgeries in Orthopedics. It seeks to relieve patients’ hip discomfort and deformities caused by arthritis.

One of the most successful surgery in Orthopaedics, total hip replacement or THR aims at relieving patients hip pain and deformity secondary to arthritis. Hip arthritis is caused due to several reasons most common being Avascular necrosis of Femur (AVN) secondary to steroid abuse , alcoholism etc. other reasons being Rheumatoid arthritis ,ankylosing spondylitis, Tuberculosis, sequelae to septic arthritis and more. Patient suffers from chronic debilitated pain, stiffness, irritability due to chronic pain, disability leading to a poor quality of life . all this today can be managed effectively and without complications by doing THR. Patient walks the very next day and our novel joint replacement programme aims at post op patient recovery and management at there respective home. We use all the latest implant technologies viz. Metal on Poly (MoP), Ceramic on Poly (CoP),Ceramic on Ceramic (CoC). Be it cemented or uncemented hip replacement surgeries , conventional hips or dual mobility construct hips , we cater to all types of hip replacement surgeries.