| Total
Hip Replacement |
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| Types
of Hip Replacement |
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Uncemented Total
Hip Replacement: Both the socket and
the stem components are fitted into the bone without
using acrylic bone cement. This is a precision operation
and the bone grows into the surface of the components
holding them securely. This type of replacement is advised
for younger patients. |
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Cemented Total Hip Replacement: Both
the socket and the stem are fixed into the bone using acrylic
bone cement. This is advised for elderly patients above the
age of 65 years. |
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Hip Surface Replacement: Instead
of sacrificing the worn out head of femur (ball), only the
surface is shaved off and a new surface is fitted onto the
socket and the head of femur. This is a bone preserving operation
that allows patients faster recovery and patients can have
full range of movements allowing them to squat and sit cross
legged. |
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What to Expect
from Hip Replacement Surgery |
An important factor in deciding whether
to have hip replacement surgery is understanding what the
operation can and can't do. The vast majority of individuals
who undergo hip replacement surgery experience a dramatic
reduction of hip pain and a significant improvement in their
ability to perform the common activities of daily living.
However, hip replacement surgery will not enable you to do
more than you could before your hip problem developed. For
example if you could not run for 5 kilometers before your
hip problem started, do not expect to do so after your surgery.
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Following
surgery, you will be advised to avoid certain activities
for the rest of your life including jogging and high-impact
sports. |
Even with
normal use and activities, an artificial joint (prosthesis)
develops minimal wear over time. If you participate in high-impact
activities or are over-weight, this wear may accelerate and
cause the prosthesis to loosen and become painful.
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