Total Hip Replacement – THR

Also called hip arthroplasty, it is a surgical procedure to address hip pain. The surgery replaces damaged parts of the hip joint with artificial implants.

Types of Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement

Both Acetabulum and femoral head are replaced.

Partial Hip Replacement

Only one part is replaced which is damaged.

Signs & Symptoms of Total Hip Replacement (THR) Need

Severe hip-joint pain
Fractured hip-joint
Impairment of daily functions like walking, bending and rising from a seated position
Inadequate supply of blood to the ball portion of hip-joint
Inability to get restful sleep because of pain

Treatment of Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Step 1

The patient is given general anesthesia. At times, it is replaced with either spinal or epidural anesthesia and a nerve block.

Step 2

The surgeon makes an incision of 6-8 inches to expose the hip joint. The damaged part of the ball socket and cartilage on the surface of the femoral head and acetabulum are removed.

Step 3

The metal or ceramic ball is implanted at the upper part of the femoral head. The metal stem is inserted into the pelvis bone with the help of screws or cement to hold the socket.

Step 4

The plastic, metal or ceramic spacer is implanted between the metal ball and socket to allow for a smooth surface.

Step 5

The cut is closed with stitches and covered with dressing.

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