Prosthetic Surgery

The bone and cartilage of the hip may require replacement due to arthritis, which may be the result of the aging process, a congenital abnormality, fracture bone trauma in the death of the joint or hip bone. Hip surgery is required when the bone and cartilage in the joint area hip surgically replaced with artificial materials.

The natural hip functions as a ball and socket arrangement. When the total joint replacement calls hip, ball and socket are replaced by sick metal components, which are then fused by the surgeon in the femur bone. Components Newly placed metal is called prosthesis.

If you're wondering what to expect after hip replacement surgery, here is a summary of the key points you should know:

Risk

There are some risks associated with hip replacement surgery, the most serious of which are blood clots in the legs. These blood clots can travel to the lungs, leading to a pulmonary embolism. Other risks include:

* Difficulty urinating

* Infection

* Bone fracture

* Scars

* Limited hip movement

Postoperative recovery

After a 2-4 hour procedure, which will be monitored in a recovery room.

In the days after surgery, he was given intravenous fluids to keep your electrolytes. The pain can be managed by You are using a manually operated pump. Socks or hose are used to stimulate circulation. Active exercise is highly recommended. This helps move the blood and prevent blood clots.

Support devices such as a walker or crutches are used during the course of weeks or even months after surgery, while that the body adapts to the new hip prosthesis.

Physical therapy is also an important part of the rehabilitation process after surgery hip replacement, often from day 1 after surgery, with simple chair exercises.

Over time, step by step, walking and climbing incorporated into routine rehabilitation. This routine is used to prevent contractures (which may prevent mobility around the joint) and muscle strengthening around the hip joint through controlled exercises.

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