Hip Resurfacing Surgery volumes in India growing at a healthy 55 percent–thanks to medical tourism

Sept. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Due to lifestyle and a genetic predisposition to Arthritis, thousands of patients in USA are suffering from Avascular Necrosis and their growing preference for choosing Indian hospitals for Hip Resurfacing surgery has resulted in a strong 55 percent growth as per a report published by leading medical travel assistance company www.safemedtrip.com

Hip Resurfacing Surgery a much more advanced option than the conventional Total Hip replacement is now attracting a large number of patients from USA, UK and other parts of the world to  hospitals in India. The leading surgeons in India  have gained tremendous experience of  globally the highest number of  doing this surgery  with almost perfect outcomes
Hip resurfacing or surface replacement arthroplasty is a bone-conserving alternative to conventional total hip replacement (THR). Unlike THR, hip resurfacing does not involve the removal of the femoral head and neck; hence the head, neck and femur bone is preserved in an effort to facilitate future surgery to enable the patient to take advantage of newer technology or treatments in the future. The current generation of hip resurfacing devices utilizes a metal-metal bearing. Hip resurfacing is anatomically and biomechanical more similar to the natural hip joint resulting in increased stability, flexibility and range of motion. Further, the dislocation risk is virtually eliminated. Higher activity levels are typically achieved with less risk. This surgery is less invasive and rehabilitation after the operation is quicker.  Patients are encouraged to be active after surgery as this improves the bone stock

Conventional total hip replacements usually consist of a stemmed femoral component that is fixed into the femoral canal using cement articulating with a polyethylene cup cemented into the pelvis. There are several conventional total hip replacement systems that have been proven to work well in elderly inactive patients. In Hip replacement surgery thigh bone is generally removed which leads to the loss of large quantity of normal bone. All these reduce the bone stock and make any future revision procedures difficult. They work less well in the younger patients with poorer survival. They do not allow full unrestricted activity and can dislocate.

BHR is more advanced then the conventional hip replacement surgery. It has changed the lives of many young arthritics worldwide. For some of the hip joint problems/diseases like Avascular Necrosis, Hip Dysplasia with Secondary Arthritis, Old Perthes Diseases, Ankylosing Spondylitis and Young Age Osteoarthritis - BHR is proving as an effective solution.

Unlike Traditional hip replacement surgery the amount of bone removed is much smaller. During the surgery the joint is removed and resurfaced with a round femoral cup and metal acetabular socket. There is no risk of limb length changes at operation. Rehabilitation is much faster. The joint is then lubricated by the hip’s natural fluid. In BHR, preservation of bone stock at the time of operation and less stress shielding makes it easy to revise the surgery, if needed. This procedure helps in sacrificing only the diseased bone and acetabular socket preserves normal bone.

The advantages of BHR over the conventional hip replacement surgery are:

•    Removes only unhealthy bone and replaces it with a metal on metal articulation.
•   Everlasting - based on 35-year history in Birmingham of metal on metal implants.
•   Excellent restoration of full function.
•   Femoral head remains viable after BHR surgery.It does not sacrifice normal bone during primary surgery.
•  Activity restriction not required after surgery, as there is hardly any risk of dislocation. Patient can indulge in full sporting activities without risk of dislocation. Patients have gone back to sports like competitive Judo and Squash after surgery.
• Overall 99% success rate - ideal option for the younger or more active patient.
• Many adolescent patients have had the procedure with excellent results. Procedure can be done soon after skeletal maturity.

Safemedtrip.com, the leading medical travel facilitators has a unique business model that provides ZERO COST ASSISTANCE to International patients which has helped many international patients access high quality Hip Resurfacinmg  surgery in India at fraction of the cost compared to other globally advanced hospitals even in Asian region like Thailand and Singapore.  Safemedtrip.com helps patients find the best hospital and surgeon to obtain  free no obligation opinions from them, and then plan all aspects like get India visa, air tickets, stay accommodation in India pre and post surgery.  For more information and to get started the patients have to only call the Toll Free Helpline phones listed on Safemedtrip.com or send email at help@safemedtrip.com.

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