What is Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement surgery is a procedure in which a doctor removes a painful hip joint with arthritis and replaces it with an artificial joint. Generally, the artificial joint is made up of metal, ceramic and plastic components.
The main purpose of Hip replacement surgery is the remove the pain and we walk easier back to normal life. Hip replacement may also be used to treat specific hip fractures. A fracture is an injury often from a fall. Pain from a fracture is severe. Walking or even moving the leg causes pain.
Also called total hip arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery may be an option for you if your hip pain interferes with daily activities and more-conservative treatments haven’t helped or are no longer effective. Arthritis damage is the most common reason to need a hip replacement. The Knee Replacement surgery is also performed. Dr. Shrirang Kulkarni is the leading Hip Replacement Surgeon in Wakad. we render specialized services in all areas of orthopedic.
Who Needs a Hip Replacement?
Hip replacement is the last option of hip treatment. Hip replacement is done when we can not remove pain from the hip joint then we can go for hip replacement surgery. The following condition you need to do hip replacement surgery
- Your pain continues or repeats over time
- The pain is increasing after the exercise
- You have difficulty walking or climbing stairs
- Medicine can not relieve your pain and increases time by time
- The pain prevents you from sleeping
- You’ve had a previous injury to your hip
- You have difficulty getting in and out of chairs and bathtubs
- You can no longer complete routine daily tasks without help
- Your doctor says that less-complicated surgical procedures are unlikely to help
How Is Hip Replacement Surgery Performed?
Except you are having an emergency hip replacement due to an accident, your surgery will likely be programmed several weeks in advance. Your doctor will be given the appointment and at that time your surgery is performed. The surgery takes up to 3 hours or more.
They may suggest that you lose some weight. You will also need to stop taking any medications, including blood thinners. During this time, you may also want to rearrange your living space to minimize having to walk long distances or up and downstairs. For example, you might consider:
- preparing meals in advance and freezing them
- placing everyday items within arm’s reach to avoid overexertion
You will not be able to eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of the surgery. Hip surgery is done in a hospital operating room. After you check-in at the surgery desk, a nurse will take you into a room to be prepared for surgery. You will take off your clothes and put on a hospital gown, and the nurse will start an IV in your hand, wrist, or arm. The IV allows you to receive fluids and medications during the surgery. Dr. Shrirang Kulkarni is the best doctor is performed hip replacement surgery at the Earth and Ether clinic also he is a specialist in the pediatric orthopedic surgeon in pune
How much does a hip replacement cost?
The cost of hip replacement surgery in Pune and other city varies greatly. There are several reasons which affect the cost of hip replacement surgery in Pune:
- Type of hip replacement surgery
- Number of days you stay in hospital
- Type of artificial implant that you choose
- Experience of your surgeon
- City of your choice
- Type of surgery approach
At Earth and Ether clinic we are responsible for giving the best treatment to our patients. Dr. Shrirang Kulkarni is the best orthopedic doctor in pune having more than 12 years experience in the orthopedic surgery.
