Hip replacement
Hip replacement is a surgery where the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. This joint replacement is usually done to relieve arthritis pain or fix very bad joint damage.
Types of Hip Replacement Surgeries change
There are three types of hip replacement surgeries.
- Total hip replacement
- Partial hip replacement
- Hip surfacing
Who can benefit from a hip replacement? change
Your doctor may recommend a hip replacement if you have significant pain, swelling, and damage to your hip joint due to the following conditions:[1]
- Osteoarthritis (most common)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis)
- Injury such as hip fracture
- Tumor in the hip joint
Recovery Time change
Typically, after 6 to 12 weeks, you will make a full recovery from hip replacement surgery. You will still need follow-up appointments to make sure your hip is healing.[2]
Most people can resume their daily activities after six weeks. You may be discharged from the hospital after 2 to 4 days. Here are some points that can help you speed up your recovery after surgery.
References change
- ↑ "Hip Replacement Surgery". www.hopkinsmedicine.org. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
- ↑ "Hip Replacement Recovery | Avoid After Hip Replacement". Sahyadri Hospital. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2021-11-26.
