Benefits of Hip Replacement Surgery |
Posted: August 19, 2016 |
Hip joint which is also known as ball and socket joint which one of the largest joint in the body. In hip joint the bones are connected to each other with tissues called ligaments. These joints are also surrounded by a type of tissue known as cartilage that supports the joints and bones. Hips are the main part of the body that helps in basic functioning such as walking, sitting, and standing and so on. So if someone finds issues in performing these basic functions and experiencing persistent pain in hip joints then there appears a need for hip replacement. The hip replacement surgery procedures are a done to heal the damaged hip joint and replaces with the artificial one called prosthesis. Common reasons for damaged hip joint 1. Rheumatoid arthritis This is one of the common reasons for the hip joint problems where the immune system attacks the surface of the joints which results into stiffness and pain in joints. 2. Osteoarthritis In this condition the cartilages in the hips worn away and get damaged due to which the bones of the hips start rubbing to each other. 3. Hip Fracture This can happen due to an accident or due to a fall which severely damages the bones of the hip and thus needs a replacement. Benefits of hip surgery The purpose and the benefits of hip surgery are listed below:
Hip replacement surgery and recovery Hip replacement surgery is a serious decision as the recovery is difficult and may take a long time duration depending upon the severity of the problem. So it is wise to identify your problem, how severe it is and then take the decision. The recovery may take up to six weeks and more depending upon the age and other factors such as care taken before and after the surgery. Hip replacement surgery procedures:
If you have taken the decision for surgery then start preparing your mind, body and house. So first check with you physician and identify the issue. Identify whether you need anterior hip replacement or a total hip replacement surgery. There a number of researches done and that supports a total hip replacement as it helps to reduce mortality, prevent heart failure and prevents depression thus improving the quality of life. Study shows people undergoing total hip replacement have reduced the causes of death with 52% over those who have not got hip replacement; heart fail risk is also low in those who have undergone hip replacement surgery. Conclusion Despite the benefits of the surgery one set back is the cost of surgery in most of the countries. This is considered as a costly surgery in most of the countries but hip replacement surgery in India is proved to be cost effective.
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