Hip Replacement
February 19, 2021Why Hip Replacement
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- Insufficient relief from medication, physical therapy, and walking aid due to the increasing intensity of hip pain and discomfort
- Persisting and recurring pain like aching in the joint, followed by periods of relative relief; pain after extensive use
- Loss of mobility like difficulties in walking or climbing stairs
- Loss of sleep
- Joint stiffness after periods of inactivity or rest like morning stiffness
- Pain that seems to intensify in humid weather
If you are experiencing such symptoms, you might require to undergo a hip replacement surgery
What is Hip Replacement
In hip replacement surgery, an artificial prosthesis is surgically implanted to replace the function of the diseased hip joint. Highly effective surgery with a reported 90% satisfaction rate with the durability of about 20 years.
Novel advances:
- Precision surgery using Computer-Aided Techniques and Robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive techniques
- High-grade long-lasting bearing materials