Hip Arthroplasty
Hip arthroplasty
The damaged hip joint makes movement difficult and is a serious cause of disability and unbearable pain. Its replacement with an artificial one is one of the greatest modern achievements of orthopedic surgery and medicine in general. It allows patients who would otherwise be condemned to permanent painful disability in bed to walk without pain and become able to serve themselves.
- What is hip arthroplasty?
It is a pioneering surgical technique called AMIS (anterior minimally invasive surgery) and is a step forward in the field of the already successful total hip arthroplasty.
Total hip replacement surgery aims to replace the damaged bone and cartilage of the joint with plastic or ceramic and metal components. A hip prosthesis is an artificial joint, consisting of a femoral stem with a head (ball) and an acetabular cup (ball socket).
Total hip replacement will provide pain relief in 90 to 95% of patients. It will allow you to perform your normal daily activities without problems.
- Recovery
The length of hospital stay varies, but can range from 3 to 10 days. After discharge, daily physiotherapy and exercises are required.
Physical therapy exercises are important after a total hip replacement and a smooth recovery usually depends on the patient following the prescribed post-operative exercise program. In general, patients recover fairly quickly, however, in some cases, the patient initially needs crutches or a walker and then a cane for a few months.