Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery is a process in which a surgeon removes a painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint often made from metal and plastic components. It usually is done when all other treatment options have failed to provide adequate pain relief.

During Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery can be performed traditionally or by using what is known as a minimally invasive technique. The main variance between the two processes is the size of the incision and the cut in deeper tissues.

During the procedure

To perform a hip replacement, your surgeon:

• Makes an incision over the front or side of your hip, through the layers of tissue
• Removes diseased and damaged bone and cartilage
• Implants the prosthetic socket into your pelvic bone, to replace the damaged socket
• Replaces the round ball on the top of your femur with the prosthetic ball, which is attached to a stem that fits into your thighbone

After Surgery

After your surgery, you’ll be at increased risk of blood clots in your legs. Possible measures to prevent this complication include:

Early Mobilization: You’ll be encouraged to sit up and even try walking with crutches or a walker soon after surgery. It can be on the same day or the following day.

Pressure application: Both during and after surgery, you may wear elastic compression stockings or inflatable air sleeves similar to a blood pressure cuff on your lower legs. The pressure exerted by the inflated sleeves helps keep blood from pooling in the leg veins, reducing the chance that clots will form.

Blood-thinning medication: Your surgeon may prescribe an injected or oral blood thinner after surgery.

Home recovery and follow-up care

• Before you leave the hospital, you and your caregivers will get tips on caring for your new hip.
• Place everyday items at waist level, so you can avoid bending down or reaching up
• Consider making some modifications to your home, such as getting a raised toilet seat if you have a usually low toilet

1 to 2 weeks after surgery, you’ll have a follow-up appointment with your surgeon to make sure your hip is healing properly. If recovery is developing well, most people resume their common activities by this time — even if in a limited fashion. Further recovery with improving strength will often occur for 2 to 12 months.

Best Hip Replacement Surgeon in Faridabad

Dr. Harish Ghoota is the best hip replacement surgeon in Faridabad. He has been doing hip replacement surgery for a very long time and successfully performed many hip replacement surgery from all over India and abroad.