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HIP replacement used to be an option primarily for adults aged 60 and above. But recent technological advancements have led to strong and longer lasting artificial joints that are feasible for more active or younger people.
Most people undergo hip replacement for osteoarthritis of the hip joint. The procedure is also considered if one experiences severe pain, loss of motion or deformity of the hip joint. Hip replacement is also offered to people with hip injuries, rheumatoid arthritls and other medical conditions, such as a bone tumours or bone loss due to insufficient blood supply.
PROVIDING ANSWER:When other therapies fail to provide relief from the pain of him arthritis, hip replacement may be the answer. Hip replacement called total hip arthroplanty can relieve pain and give the patient the range of motion that is required to go about daily tasks. Conventionally hip replacement surgery involves replacing the femoral head the ball of the thighbone with a metalball. The metal ball is attached to a metalstem that fits into the thighbone. A plastic and metal socket is implanted into the pelvic bone to replace the damaged socket. The prosthetic parts mimic the natural design of th hip; so they fit together and function like a normal hip joint. The socket can be lined with plastic, metal, or ceramic. The components can be cemented into place or havea biological material coating that induces bone to grow into it. Hip replacement surgery usually takes one to two hours, during which time the patient is under general or regional anaesthesia. During the operation, the surgeon dislocvates the thighbone from the socket. Working between the large hip muscles, the surgeon removes the diseased or damaged boe and tissue, leaving healthy bone and tissue intact. The artificial socket is pressed into place. The top end of the thighbone is hollowed out to allow insertion of the metal stem with the attached ball. The ball and the socket join to form the new help joint. Many people delay hip replacement due to fear, misinformation, or lack of awareness about treatment options. They live with unnecessary physical pain, stiffness and reduced mobility that affects daily life and limits activities. Hip replacement is among the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures, and is successful in more than 90 percent of the cases though it wears out more quickly in younger, more active patients.
MINIMALLY INVASIVE: Joint replacement is often the answer if the patient has constant pain and can’t move the joint well; for example, trouible with walking, climbing stairs, and taking a bath. To a person who has been putting off surgery and suffering debilitating pain, new developments offer great hope. Intelligent hip surgery is an approach that places equal importance on mximimising survivorship, optimizing function and accelerating recovery. Its success is founded upon the development of high performance bearings, clinically established implants and effective minimal invasive techniques. Scientists and Engineers have been studying the science of joint replacements to find the best options for improving movement and flexibility. They have also been looking at new implant materials and ways to improve surgery. Recent developments like delta ceramic on ceramic and XL metal on metal implants as against the commonly used metal or plastic ones offer an excellent option due to the decrease in the wear and tear. This in turn, leads to longer life of the implant after the surgery.
