Hip replacement is a process of surgery to replace bones in a damaged joint to create new joint come to the top surface . Hip replacement treatment uses metal, ceramic, or plastic parts to replace the damaged surface. Doctors may or may not be use cement for joint replacement.it can be done full or semi half replacement.
While doing hip replacement doctors will give anesthesia to patient for unconscious .sometime you may get regional anesthesia so that you will not feel the treatment area instead you are in sleepy but you are awake.Doctors will demand you for taking antibiotics to prevent infection after the treatment.
What is expected from treatment right after surgery ???
It may take one year to recover fully.During one year period you can participate physical activities like swimming,golf and dancing for strengthen your knee.After one you can live your normal life.you advice to meet doctor every 6 months for consultation of your hip replacement surgery.
You will get some antibiotics for about a day after surgery. You will also get some tablets to control pain and perhaps tablet to avoid blood clots (anticoagulants). It is not good to have an upset stomach or feel constipated after surgery. If you feel discomfort after surgery consult the doctor immediately.
Doctors instructions after surgery
- Don't sit on low surfaces
- Don't raise knee above the hip
- Don't bend you knees
- Don't cross your legs
Risks involved in hip replacement
- Blood clots
- Infection in the surgical wound or in the joint
- Nerve injury
- Problems with wound healing
- Hip dislocation after surgery
- Difference in leg length.
- pain will be reduce
- Smooth movement
- leg strength will increase
- pain less sleep
- Return to normal life
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