Relieve your pain in Hip by undergoing Hip replacement surgery in India

April 23, 2010 - PRLog -- 1.   Definition of total hip replacement?
A surgical procedure where the ball and socket of the hip joint are replaced by the artificial materials.

2.   What are the indications of procedure?
The patients who have pain in hip because of below listed diseases are candidates for hip replacement
a.   Osteoarthiritis (Most common indication)
b.   Rheumatoid arthiritis
c.   Avascular necrosis
d.   Traumatic arthiritis
e.   Protrusio acetabuli
f.   Bone tumors
g.   Ankylosing spondylitis
h.   Paget’s disease
i.   Juvenile rheumatoid arthiritis

3.   Symptoms that point towards requirement of Hip replacement?
As per a study in Annals of Rheumatoid Disease (2006) the major symptoms necessitating Hip replacements are
a.   Rest pain
b.   Night pain
c.   Pain with activity
d.   Functional Impairment
e.   Decreased range of movement
f.   Osteoarthritic X-Ray changes
g.   Impaired social contact

4.   What preparation is required before the procedure?
a.   Your insurance claims to be verified
b.   As the surgery may require blood transfusion it is good to have arrangement for blood
c.   You would be required to discontinue medications 2 weeks before the surgery
d.   You will need to start an exercise program so as to maintain strength of your muscles
e.   Medical evaluation for any major surgery
f.   Do not eat or drink before night of the surgery as it would help to reduce nausea and vomiting.

5.   What to expect post surgery?
You will be taken to post operative room for care and your pulse, BP, temperature, respiratory rate will be monitored regularly. Also the sensations and circulation in your leg would be taken care of. You will find the below things on you post surgery
a.   A tube called foley’s catheter inserted to ease you in urinating
b.   Dressing on the surgery location
c.   Compressive stockings on your legs to prevent clotting
d.   Metal triangle in your bed so as to ease your movements in bed
In addition you will be taught breathing exercises that are to be done regularly everyday so as to prevent yourself from pneumonia.

6.   When can I start taking food?
As soon as you condition permits you can take food orally. The diet will start from liquid food and slowly will progress to solids.

7.   Precautions to be taken after the procedure?
a.   Always use arm chair to sit and use arm rests to get up
b.   Avoid low chairs and sofas
c.   Do not cross your legs. Always sit with your legs 3 - 6 inches apart.
d.   Have a pillow between your legs when turning in bed.
e.   Avoid low or conventional toilet seats. Use a toilet seat riser for the next 12 weeks to avoid excessive bending of the hips. When using a public restroom, you should use the handicapped facilities to ensure adequate toilet height.
f.   Only shower baths no bath tubs
g.   Avoid bending, stooping, squatting excessively for 6 weeks
h.   Do not turn your knee, hip, or foot inward when sitting, standing, or lying down.
i.   Avoid sitting more than 60 minutes at a time. Driving should be stopped for atleast 3-4 weeks post surgery. A plastic bag on the seat will help you safely slide in/out of the car.
j.   Sexual activity can be resumed per your physician's instructions.
k.   You can usually return to work within three to six months or as instructed by your doctor.
l.   You need to follow the physician advice regarding the exercise program that would help you regain power early.
m.   When visiting your physician or dentist it is absolutely important to inform them regarding the hip replacement as you would need antibiotics for other procedures. (THIS IS TO BE FOLLOWED LIFE LONG).

8.   What are the risks associated with the procedure?
a.   Blood clots in veins
b.   Infection
c.   Loosening of the prosthesis
d.   Wear and tear of the socket
e.   Dislocation of the hip joint
f.   Extra bone formation
g.   Fracture of the femur
h.   Residual pain and stiffness
i.   Injuries to the nerves and vessels
j.   Allergy to the metallic parts
k.   Fat embolism

9.   Why Hip replacement surgery in India?
India has many dedicated orthopedic centres that have performed more than 10,000 hip replacements with excellent results. The doctors working in these centres have gained years of experience and have performed thousands of replacement surgeries. Most of the doctors have obtained advanced training in western facilities and have kept themselves abreast of latest developments in field of hip replacement.  In addition to experienced manpower these dedicated institutes are equipped with state of the art technology which is at par with the western facilities. The paramedical and nursing staff provide highest quality of care and are fluent in speaking English. The last factor that makes the travel to India for hip replacement a medical value travel is the low cost of treatment. In India an international patient can undergo bypass surgery at costs 1/5th to 1/10th of cost in home country. Firstcare Medicare a pioneer in facilitating the treatments of medical tourists in India takes special care of patients coming through it and provides highest quality of comfortable accommodation and treatment services. For more information regarding the hip replacement or joint replacement surgery in India log on to http://www.firstcareindia.com or mail at info@firstcareindia.com

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