Hip replacement
Hip replacement is a surgery where the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. This joint replacement is usually done to relieve arthritis pain or fix very bad joint damage.
Types of Hip Replacement Surgeries[change | change source]
There are three types of hip replacement surgeries.
- Total hip replacement
- Partial hip replacement
- Hip surfacing
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Hip prosthesis - anteroposterior (AP) view
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Hip prosthesis - lateral view
Above are X-ray scans taken after surgery. Top image is person facing the machine with the front of their body. Bottom/second image is side view.
People who might benefit from a hip replacement[change | change source]
A doctor may recommend a hip replacement if there is significant pain, swelling, and damage to the hip joint, for example because of the following conditions:[1]
- Osteoarthritis (most common)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis)
- Injury such as hip fracture
- Tumor in the hip joint
Recovery Time[change | change source]
Typically, after 6 to 12 weeks, the patient will make a full recovery from hip replacement surgery. They will still need follow-up appointments to make sure the hip is healing.[2]
Most people can resume their daily activities after six weeks. A patient may be discharged from the hospital after 2 to 4 days. There are some ways that help someone speed up the recovery after surgery.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Hip Replacement Surgery". www.hopkinsmedicine.org. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ↑ "Hip Replacement Recovery | Avoid After Hip Replacement". Sahyadri Hospital. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-11-26.