To some people a hip joint replacement surgery is probably the only thing that can make them walk again. You would know that if you are an elderly or someone who has suffered severe deteriorating hip joint due to osteoarthritis or other accidents. You’ve been living with constant agonizing pain with little or no mobility and your social life is almost non-existent and this disease has just overwhelmed you with endless treatments on rheumatoid arthritis, cartilage tear, bone fractures, alternatives, therapy and medicine. You’ve also had endless research on health information, medical care for too long and you’re exhausted. It’s time to finally do that hip joint replacement or hip resurfacing surgery of joints procedures, or the medical term “total hip arthroplasty” that you’ve been putting off not weeks but for many years.

Actually hip replacements nowadays are very common surgery with high success rate and with today’s advanced medical treatment available and after-care medical services, there is nothing to worry about. You should remove whatever fear or doubt you may have.

Hip Replacement Surgery-What is the best age for surgery

It really depends on a case to case basis but orthopaedic doctors prefer their hip replacement implant patients to be well over 50. That’s probably the time when men lead a more sedentary lifestyle and because any strenuous activities like sports will just put a strain on your replacement implants besides being bad for your heart as well. If you are much younger, your doctor may suggest that you delay it till much later, although it depends on how bad the damaged hip is. If a delay is accepted by the patient, then your doctor would prescribe the proper medications and advise on any lifestyle changes too until your scheduled surgery. Most doctors advised losing weight if you’re on the heavy side so as to reduce the strain on your hips and knees too. You certainly don’t like to aggravate the injury and develop it into a possible knee replacement surgery as well do you?

How long can your cemented hip or cementless hip inplant last you?

The hardware consists of a ball and hip socket prosthesis component
and it is quite durable and can normally last about 20 years before a replacement becomes necessary.

After Hip Replacement Surgery-Precautions You Must Take

The rehabilitation process after the total hip replacement surgery is very important and it is in your best interest to follow these precautions as ordered by your doctor. Otherwise complications will most certainly arise and you risk your new hip being dislocated. Do take note of the following precautions to take:

Do not cross your legs
Do not point your toes inward
Do not bend your new hip more
than 90 degrees
You will need to strictly maintain an ideal weight which your doctor will tell you. Failure to do so will delay your recovery time.

Hip Replacement Surgery Complications

Such a surgery like double hip replacement or one to replace your hip due to hip fracture are considered major operations with accompanying risks for the patient although age may impact too. The complications will include infection with deep vein thrombosis being signs and symptoms of a severe blood clot. Another possible complication which may arise is getting infection when the metal in your body reacts negatively to your blood but this is a rare possibility. Your new hip could dislocate too or some patients experienced different leg lengths brought by their artificial joint.

Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery-Patients’ Positive Results

If you have read our previous post and seen the video on this new anterior hip replacement surgery, and if you are considering hip surgery, you may want to ask your doctor if you qualify for it. This surgical procedure is simpler and is less invasive surgery so patients experienced a shorter stay in hospital and shorter recovery needed. In this anterior approach, surgeons make an incision at the front of the hip. The advantage of this frontal approach is that the surgery avoids the muscle area which is usually found at the back. With less damage to tissues and muscles, there is therefore less pain and shorter recovery after your hip surgery. However this is a very specialized surgery that requires special skill and even only certain hospitals provide this surgery.

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