Hip replacement surgery is now common. In this orthopedic surgery, a damaged or deformed hip is replaced with a prosthesis or an artificial hip.  Usually, people aged between 60 to 80 frequently undergo hip replacement surgeries. The artificial hips can last until 15 years. Hip replacement surgeries offer pain relief and easy movement.

WHEN DO YOU NEED HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY?

 The hip replacement surgery has to be performed when the hip joint becomes deformed or damaged due to an accident or aging. A deformed hip makes your daily movement nearly impossible.  Usually, people who are suffering from the following diseases need hip replacement surgeries-

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Hip fracture
• Bone dysplasia’s or abnormal bone growth in the hip area
• Septic arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis

The hip joint replacement cost in India has become reasonable and affordable since last few years. Therefore, you may not need a lot of money on this. Besides that, health insurance policies often cover hip joint replacement surgery.

SYMPTOMS THAT INDICATE YOU NEED A HIP REPLACEMENT

 There are many symptoms and signs that indicate you need hip replacement surgery as soon as possible. The detailed information about the symptoms are-

• You feel a sharp pain in your hip joint whenever you try to move
• The hip joint is swollen and stiff in such a way that you cannot move
• Your daily routine is hampered because of your hip pain. You have to remain indoors because you cannot move properly.
• You cannot socialize or work because of the pain in your hip area
• You can not sleep due to hip pain
• Alternative therapies like physiotherapy, medication like oral medicines or steroid injections do not offer you any relief

HOW THE SURGERY IS PERFORMED

 Hip replacement surgery can be performed in two ways-

1. This surgery is often preferred if the patient if more than 65 years old. The patient is given general anesthesia or an epidural so that he or she becomes asleep or the lower portion of the body becomes numb during the procedure. Then the surgeon makes a small incision in the affected area to remove the affected hip joint. Then an artificial hip joint made of ceramic or metal alloy is put in the place of the removed joint. This process is popular for total hip replacement surgery. The good news is that total hip replacement cost in India is now more affordable.
2. The second method is known as hip resurfacing. In this process, the doctors remove the damaged surfaces of the bones of the hip joint and replace the metal surface with metal Surface. This method is more advanced and fewer bones are removed from the body. But, it may not be suitable for those patients who are older.

REHABILITATION AFTER SURGERY

The rehabilitation process may be lengthy. One needs dedication and mental strength in this case. Patients need the help of a walking aid like crutches or a walker frame to walk in the initial time after the surgery. Besides that regular session of physiotherapy is needed. Patients usually resume their daily routine with might movements after 6-7 weeks of the surgery. Doctor’s consultation is important during the whole period.