| Total Hip Replacement |
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Will I benefit from the THR Surgery? |
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You will benefit from the surgery only if |
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| • You have significant pain despite painkillers |
| • You have limitation in walking despite using a stick |
| • You have disturbed sleep at night |
| • You have restriction in your day to day activities |
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How soon do I have to undergo this surgery? |
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Most THR surgeries are elective rather than emergency operations (Your surgeon will inform you, if your case needs emergency operations) |
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What does THR mean and is it safe? |
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THR means putting in an artificial joint in place of your arthritic painful joint. The plastic and metal used in the imported artificial joints are tested to be safe and approved by the FDA in America after stringent testing as well as all other western countries and India. |
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How long will this artificial hip last? |
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Almost 85% of these artificial hips have a life span of approximately 20 years. |
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What are the restrictions after the operation? |
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You are not allowed to |
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| • Squat on the floor |
| • Sit cross-legged on the floor or in a chair |
| • Sit on low chairs |
| • Sleep on the side (for three months) |
| • Bend forward and pick things from the floor etc. |
| • Few other activities |
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Are there any risk/complications associated with the THR operation? |
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Despite the best possible care I am afraid to say that every surgery has its share of risk/complications despite taking all possible precaution to prevent any untoward incident, the risk is approximately 1% (complication e.g. infection, dislocation, DVT/PE, fractures, anaesthetic risk etc.) |
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How long do I stay in hospital and when will I walk again after surgery? |
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Each individual is different and thus exact timings cannot be guaranteed but most patients , all being well, are discharged from the hospital in approximately a week’s time, and are made to stand and walk on the 4th Post operative day., with support. |
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I have trouble in both my hips, can they be operated at the same sitting? |
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Yes, most patients can undergo bilateral hip replacements in the same sitting (exception high risk for anaesthesia etc), the discharges from hospital and mobilization etc gets a bit delayed. |
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I have decided to have THR operation- what do I do next? |
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Get an appointment with your surgeon, have your queries answered, at this stage your surgeon will get your investigations ordered and get you checked by the Anaesthetist (who will discuss the various forms of anaesthesia etc) and the Physiotherapist. |
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