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Total Hip Replacement

The total hip replacement involves replacing the damaged sections of the hip joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis).

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What is Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement?

The total hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty involves replacing the damaged sections of the hip joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis). Such artificial joint is usually made of metal, ceramic, and very hard plastic. The conventional total hip replacement will be performed through a 10 to 12 inches long incision made on the side of the hip.

On the contrary, the minimally invasive total hip replacement surgery, uses minimally invasive techniques and a small amount of skin, muscle, and other soft tissues that must be cut (typically 3 to 5 inches long). A minimally invasive approach is successfully performed through one or two smaller incisions rather than the single long incision as in the traditional approach. Such an approach offers advantages like lesser muscle dissection, minimal pain, quicker and easier recovery, smaller scars, and faster rehabilitation compared to traditional hip replacement surgery.

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Who are eligible for Minimally Invasive Total Hip Replacement surgery?

Some conditions that damage the hip joint make the total hip replacement surgery necessary, as listed below.

➤ Rheumatoid arthritis: This condition is caused by an overactive immune system, and produces severe inflammation that can erode cartilage and even underlying bone sometimes. This can result in damaged and deformed joints.
➤ Osteoarthritis: It is also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, damaging the slick cartilage covering the ends of bones and helping joints move smoothly.
➤ Osteonecrosis: For some people, dislocation or fracture can result in less blood supply to the ball portion of the hip joint such conditions can result in bone collapse or deformities injuring the total hip joint.
Some of the symptoms listed below may also need hip replacement surgery.
➤ Persistent pain despite taking pain medications.
➤ The pain worsens with walking, even with support.
➤ You cannot rest or sleep because of constant dull or severe pain.
➤ Affects your ability to use the stairs
➤ Makes it difficult to rise from a seated position
➤ Aching knee pain with stiffness
➤ Limping while walking to avoid pain