Understanding Total Hip Replacement

 

 

Total hip replacement or total hip arthroplasty is considered as one of the most valued developments in the field of orthopedics. The procedure is performed to relieve pain and restore hip functions whose hip joints are damaged by arthritis. It also allows patients to restore their daily activities such as walking and a pain free life. Total hip replacement is considered when when cartilage becomes totally worn out and the affected bone shows spurs and different irregularities which causes pain and disability. In this procedure, hip ball and socket joint are replaced with artificial implants. 

Total hip replacement is recommended to treat various conditions like end stage hip arthritis and hip trauma. It is a successful procedure giving excellent outcomes in the long run. There have been continuos improvement in the surgical procedure since it was first performed in 1960 which has continuously improved the hip function and overall durability of the surgery.

Various studies on total hip replacement shows that 20 years after surgery,  90% or more implants are still working and for above 30 years, it is 70%. This implies 20 years after the surgery, the implants of 9 out of 10 patients is still functioning and will not require another surgery and 30 years after surgery, 7 out of 10 patients will have a functioning implant.

In total hip replacement, an incision is made near the hip joint and the tendons, muscles and joint capsule are removed from the joint to expose the femoral head. Then the head and neck of the femur are taken out and the acetabulum is also removed. The femoral stem is then fitted inside the femur channel. Next, a ball is carefully fitted to the end of the femoral stem. Lastly, the hip joint is rejoined and all the tissued around that area are repaired.

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