Hip Replacement

The hip is not only one of the most weight bearing joints in the body but is also essential for the simple activities of standing and walking properly. Hip replacement, either total or partial, can become necessary due to the aging process, wear and tear, or as a result of excessive weight or workload. Some diseases can also damage joint services, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. 

Hip Replacement

 

Who needs it?

The majority of total hip replacement individuals are aged 55 and over. For younger patients, partial hip resurfacing is often a viable option for treating persistent hip pain.

If other treatments such as physical therapy, pain medicines, and exercise haven't helped, hip replacement surgery might be an option.

 


 

Treatment:

Hip replacement is a surgical therapy. According to the patient's age, the clinical condition of the existing joint, their daily motion capacity and lifestyle, either the total replacement (replacing both surfaces of the hip joint with artificial material) or the partial hip replacement (replacing only the femoral head) is performed.

Patients should be prepared to spend between 4 and 6 days in the medical center, depending on their speed of recovery. During that time, they will be visited by physical therapists who will inform them of recommended physical exercises.

Rehabilitation may take many weeks, with the duration depending on the patient's overall health prior to surgery, how quickly the bone tissues of their hip joint cures, and how well they stick to the rehabilitation program.

Important points / Adverse effects:

Every surgical procedure has risks and benefits. Your individual results will depend on your personal circumstances, and recovery takes time. How long your hip replacement will last depends on many factors, and everyone's recovery will be unique. However, your doctor will discuss this aspect of the surgery with you.

Each of the following reactions or complications can occur during and after surgery and may require medical attention (such as further surgery) and implant removal:

Implant dislocation and leg-length difference, blood clots, infection, osteolysis, and implant fracture.

 

Your Journey

 


A personal assistant supplied by Remed Assistance will welcome you at the airport, accompany you to the hospital and do the necessary translation in order to guarantee a worry-free medical trip experience in Turkey.

 

Preparations For The Operation

 


Two weeks before surgery:You should stop taking the following medications with the approval of your rheumatologist: Methotrexate, Humira, Enbrel, Remicade or Plaquinil.
One week before surgery:You should stop taking all aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Aleve, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Advil and Naproxen. These medications may thin your blood and increase the amount of blood loss during surgery. You should also stop taking anticoagulant medications, such as Plavix, Heparin and any blood thinners after checking with your internist or cardiologist. Also, stop taking supplements such as vitamin E, gingko biloba, ginseng, glucosamine and fish oil. You may take any Tylenol (acetaminophen) product or Celebrex until the day of surgery.
The day before surgery:Our hospital staff will call to notify you of your surgery and scheduled admission times. The night before your surgery, have a light meal for dinner with no alcohol. Do not have anything to eat or drink after midnight. Please take a shower or bath and wash your body thoroughly, using anti-bacterial soap the night before or the morning of surgery. Try to rest and go to bed early.

 

 


 

Examinations

 

 

 

 

  • Complete blood count
  • Renal function tests
  • Liver function tests
  • Urine analysis
  • Assessment of cardiac and respiratory function by a specialist or through tests
  • Assessment of bone mineral density for osteoporosis
  • X rays of both the lower limbs in standing position from the hip to the ankle joint, taken in two planes
  • A CT scan or MRI of the hip may also be required


 

The Treatment

 

How long is the treatment?

 


Patients should be prepared to spend around 4-6 days in the medical center; it depends on the speed of recovery. During that time, they are going to be visited by physical therapists that will educate them on physical exercises.

Rehabilitation may take many weeks, depending on your overall health prior to the surgery, how quickly the bone tissues of your hip joint cure and also how well you abide the rehabilitation program.

 

 


 

 

Steps of the operation:

 

  • Before undergoing hip replacement surgery your doctor will see and document the following things
  • He will assess the amount of disability by asking about day to day activities including activities that require squatting or sitting cross legged
  • The requirement of a walking aid
  • Examine the hip for stability, pain, range of motion and amount of shortening of the limb
  • Look for any previous surgery around the hip
  • Measure the degree of movement in the hip joint and the presence of deformities
  • He will exclude other causes of pain such as arthritis of the sacroiliac joint and spine and pain due to vascular or neurological causes
  • Will look for muscular weakness, sensory loss and palpate the pulses in the limb
  • Ask about the presence of any systemic disease such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, liver disease etc
  • Inquire about any addiction such as smoking or alcoholism


 

Post-operation

 

  • You will need to accomplish several goals, such as:
  • Getting in and out of bed by yourself.
  • Having acceptable pain control.
  • Being able to eat, drink, and use the bathroom.
  • Walking with an assistive device (a cane, walker, or crutches) on a level surface and being able to climb up and down two or three stairs.
  • Being able to perform the prescribed home exercises.
  • Understanding any hip precautions you may have been given to prevent injury and ensure proper healing.
  • If you are not yet able to accomplish these goals, it may be unsafe for you to go directly home after discharge. If this is the case, you may be temporarily transferred to a rehabilitation or skilled nursing center.
  • When you are discharged, your psycian will explain you with information to support your recovery at home. Although the complication rate after total hip replacement is low, when complications occur they can prolong or limit full recovery.
  • Hospital staff will discuss possible complications, and review with you the warning signs of an infection or a blood clot.


 

Departure from airport

 


You will be accompanied to the airport by a personal assistance. If necessary wheelchair assistance will be arranged in the airport.By provided flight authorization and medical report, you will take your flight to home!

 


 

 

Follow up

 


After your return, Remedhealth.com agents will be available for any future request. 

 

 

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