What Is Hip Replacement? Procedures and Possible Treatments |
Posted: January 10, 2019 |
A new hip means that your hip joint is replaced by an artificial hip (hip prosthesis). It is a very common operation. As you age, the quality of the cartilage decreases in the hip joint. We then speak of wear and tear, also known as 'a worn hip'. The most common complaint is pain. The pain is felt in the groin, in the buttock area and continues to the thigh to the knee. Furthermore, the joint becomes stiffer. Osteoarthritis of the hipIn arthrosis of the hip, the joint cartilage is damaged or worn away. As a result, the bone surfaces come closer and ultimately bone-to-bone contact takes place. Because the affected joint surfaces are rough, the hip does not move smoothly anymore. Aseptic hip head necrosis A process in which the bone located just below the cartilage dies and collapses, causing the hip head to flatten. This leads to premature cartilage damage and pain. Non-surgical treatment of the hipUse of a stool / walking stick: In the initial period, a device can often reduce the pain. It is important that you hold the stool or walking stick on the unaffected hip.
When is a hip replacement placed?The placement of a hip replacement is only considered if: 1. All other means used for pronounced wear no longer work or are insufficiently efficient. What is a total hip replacement?Your doctor has talked about placing a hip replacement. A hip replacement is an artificial joint that replaces the damaged part of the hip joint. A hip prosthesis consists of several parts where a part will replace the femoral head and part of the hip joint. The hip joint usually consists of two parts: a metal outer part covered with an ingroing layer and an inner part made of polyethylene or ceramic. The femoral head also consists of two parts, namely a stem and a head: the stem with an ingroing layer consisting of hydroxyapathite and the head part consisting of ceramic or chrome cobalt. There are many different types of hip prostheses on the market. The surgeon will choose the most suitable prosthesis for you. The surgeon makes his choice based on your age, gender, physique and activity level. For more details, visit here. The operationThe surgery itself takes about 1 to 2 hours. The surgery usually takes place under local anesthesia (with an epidural the anesthetist numbs your lower body). With this anesthesia you are awake during the operation. Nevertheless, you will receive a soothing medicine so that you feel comfortable and do not hear anything. Below is a brief description of the different steps during the Before the operationFor your admission you have an appointment at the Sheba Medical Centre. There you meet the anesthetist. He or she discusses with you the best form of anesthesia and determines which examinations are still needed, such as a blood and urine test and a heart film. If the results of the examinations are good, the operation can continue. Procedure.
Why Sheba Medical Centre is RecommendedThe orthopedics of the Sheba Medical Centre use the latest operating technique for fitting a hip prosthesis. Previously, surgery was done through the 'back' and 'lateral' approach. The new 'front' approach offers advantages over the 'sideways' approach; it gives less muscle damage, less pain, less risk for the prosthesis coming out and a faster recovery. Do you have hip problems due to wear? Then you are welcome to consult at the Sheba Medical Centre to get back quickly on your leg again.
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