Why Total Hip Replacement (THR) or Total Hip Arthroplasty

Osteoarthritis of the hip joint, is one of the most common reasons people opt for Hip Replacement Surgery. Hip Replacement is the only option if there is severe pain, loss of motion or deformity of the hip joint. Hip replacement can also be considered to treat people suffering from hip injuries, rheumatoid arthritis and other medical conditions, such as bone tumour or bone-loss due to insufficient blood supply (avascular necrosis).

Symptoms that require hip replacement:

• Pain that keeps one awake at night
• Little or no relief from pain medications
• Difficulty walking up or down the stairs
• Trouble standing from a seated position
• Having to stop walking because of pain

There was a time when a hip replacement was considered an option only for elderly people aged 60 and above. But latest advancements in medical technology has made strong and longer lasting artificial joints available to even active and younger people. However, the patient must also face the possibility of undergoing another surgery after 15 to 20 years to replace the worn out artificial hip joint.

Preparing for THR

Prior to the Total Hip Replacement Surgery, our orthopaedic (hip replacement) surgeon counsels the patient in person and carries out necessary examination and evaluation. The hip replacement surgeon then thoroughly checks the patient’s medical history to ensure they are healthy enough to undergo surgery, and mitigates any risks of unexpected complications. The surgeon then physically examines the hip, paying attention to range of motion in the joint and strength of the muscles around the hip. Blood tests, X-ray or other radiological investigations are routine procedures that are carried out as required.

Services Offered

• Total knee and hip replacement surgeries for the management of osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Valgus or Varus deformities
• Hip fractures and deformities

Specialists

The centre is supported by…

• World-class Arthroscopic Surgeons
• Experienced Anaesthetists
• Intensive care back up
• Experienced Physiotherapists

Contact Shalby Hospitals, reputed worldwide, for Joint Replacement and Hip Replacement Surgery. Get treatment from one of the best surgeons in the world for your Knee and Hip replacement surgery at Shalby Hospitals.