Total Hip Replacement (THR) is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged hip joint with an artificial implant. It is commonly performed for individuals with severe hip arthritis or hip joint injuries. During the surgery, the damaged parts of the hip joint are removed, and metal and plastic components are used to create a new joint surface. THR can effectively alleviate pain, improve hip function, and enhance the quality of life for those suffering from debilitating hip conditions, allowing them to regain mobility and resume daily activities.
THR effectively alleviates pain, improves mobility, and enhances the overall quality of life for patients with debilitating hip conditions.
Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor surgically removes a
painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint often made frommetal and plastic components. It usually is done when all other treatment optionshave failed to provide adequate pain relief. The procedure should relieve a painfulhip joint, making walking easier.The hip is one of the most commonly replaced joints. It allows us to move our legs
and bend and straighten our body. Osteoarthritis, a type of arthritis, is the main
reason for Hip Replacement Surgery. Other conditions, including trauma, may also
cause the need for a hip replacement.
During this procedure, your damaged hip joint is replaced with implants that
recreate the ball and socket of a healthy hip. This can reduce pain and restore your
hip function. Hip replacement has the success rate of over 95%, 10 years after the
surgery, and over 85%, 20 years post-operation. After the surgery, over 98% patients
reported complete relief from hip pain and did not required revision surgery later.
Table of Content
➔ What are the Types of Hip Replacement?
➔ Criteria of Hip Replacement?
➔ Age Of Patient who Can Undergo Hip Replacement?
➔ What do You Expect after the Hip Replacement?
➔ Advantages of Hip Replacement?
➔ What is the Right Age for Total hip Replacement Surgery?
In a total hip replacement, part of the thigh bone (femur) including the ball (head of
femur) is removed and a new, smaller artificial ball is fixed into the rest of the thigh
bone. The surface of the existing socket in the pelvis (the acetabulum) is roughened
to accept a new socket component that will join up (articulate) with the new ball
component.
Many artificial joint components are fixed into the bone with acrylic cement.
However, it’s becoming more common, especially in younger, more active patients,
for one part (usually the socket) or both parts to be inserted without cement. If
cement isn’t used, the surfaces of the implants are roughened or specially treated to
encourage bone to grow onto them. Bone is a living substance and, as long as it’s
strong and healthy, it’ll continue to renew itself over time and provide a long-lasting
bond. Where only one part is fixed with cement, it’s known as a hybrid hip
replacement.
(where both parts are ceramic) are often used in younger, more active patients.
Metal-on-metal (a metal ball with a metal socket) is very occasionally used in
younger, more active patients
Complete pain relief after surgery
Better range of movement
Faster recovery after surgery
Shorter Hospital stay
Improved mobility
While most hip replacements are performed in patients between 60 and 80 years of
age, older or younger age is not a contraindication to surgery. Hip replacement is
occasionally performed in patients in their teens and early twenties. In this age
group its most successful indication has been in relieving pain and improving function in patients with debilitating childhood inflammatory arthritis