Hip Replacement Surgery in Bangalore
What is Hip Replacement Surgery?
Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi replacement.
If you reside in Bangalore and experience hip related pain and problem, seek urgent medical attention to eliminate serious concerns. In addition, it is highly recommended to visit trusted and qualified hip specialist who can correctly diagnose your hip problem and provide suitable treatment.
Dr. Chethan Nagaraj at Orthocare is one of the best hip replacement surgeons in Bangalore. For booking an appointment, Contact now!
Understanding Hip Joint and Common Problems related to it
The hip joint is the biggest joint of the human body. It is a ball and socket type of joint and its main function is stability i.e to support the weight of the body both while standing and while walking/running.
In view of this important function, any problems of the hip joint causes difficulty in walking and can be very debilitating to the patient.
Pathologies of the hip such as arthritis, although not very common in the Indian population, cause severe discomfort and compromise the patient’s ability to maintain mobility.
Fractures of the hip joint is very common in the elderly population. Even with trivial falls at home elderly patients can sometime fracture the upper part of the thigh bone.
The hip joint is the biggest joint of the human body. It is a ball and socket type of joint and its main function is stability i.e to support the weight of the body both while standing and while walking/running.
In view of this important function, any problems of the hip joint causes difficulty in walking and can be very debilitating to the patient.
Pathologies of the hip such as arthritis, although not very common in the Indian population, cause severe discomfort and compromise the patient’s ability to maintain mobility.
Fractures of the hip joint is very common in the elderly population. Even with trivial falls at home elderly patients can sometime fracture the upper part of the thigh bone.
It is very important to prevent falls and correct osteoporosis in these elderly patients in order to prevent these fractures. Unfortunately once a fracture occurs, it mostly requires surgery, sometimes a hip replacement surgery.
Another common problem occurring these days in the hip joint is avascular necrosis (AVN). After COVID, we have seen a surge in patients with AVN, owing to the disease and also to the use of steroids in COVID.
When identified early these patients can be managed with other measures, but if the disease process is advanced to an extent of collapse of the head or arthritis, then hip replacement is the only alternative.
Hip Joint Replacement Surgery: History and Current Advancements
Hip joint replacement is a very old procedure with the first reports of hip replacement as early as 1891 from Germany. This itself shows how much the hip joint was and is valued owing to the disability caused by hip joint problems.
Modern-day hip replacement has evolved a long way and today, hip replacements are one of the most gratifying surgeries to the patient with excellent outcomes in more than 95% of the patients.
Types of Hip Replacement Surgery
There are mainly three types of hip replacement surgery namely:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Partial Hip Replacement
- Hip Resurfacing
Hip replacement doctors in Bangalore conduct thousands of hip related surgeries and help patients to live healthy and active life every year.
If you are searching for a good hip replacement surgeon in Bangalore, visit Dr. Chethan Nagaraj. He is a high-qualified and experienced surgeon with computer navigation surgery expertise, and he has treated many patients successfully.
Who Needs Hip Joint Replacement Surgery in Bangalore?
Hip replacement surgeries are most commonly indicated for painful conditions of the hip such as:
- Osteoarthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Advanced Stages Of Avascular Necrosis (dead femoral head bone).
- Neglected Deformities of childhood such as Congenital Dislocations.
- Badly managed fractures of either the acetabulum (socket) or the femoral head (ball).
Your doctor is the best person who will give you the best advice on whether you need the hip replacement surgery or not. Hip specialists generally recommend non-surgical treatment options such as:
- Pain medications.
- Exercise.
- Physiotherapy sessions.
- Waking aids or support.
- Steroid injection.
However, if these treatment approaches doesn’t give your relief, doctor will suggest surgery as the last option.
In addition, it is important to note that if you are severely affected by hip problem in such as way that pain and related stiffness prevents you from doing daily activities, surgery is highly recommended.
Another point to remember is that there is no age limit for hip replacement surgery. Hip replacements generally last for more than 20 years. Therefore, if you undergo hip replacement at an early age, you may need another surgery in the future.
Please discuss with your doctor for complete understanding about hip replacement surgery and its longevity.
How is Hip Replacement Surgery Done?
- The surgeon removes the painful hip joint and replaces it with an artificial joint.
- The doctor makes a cut along the side of the hip and moves the muscles connected to the top of the thighbone to expose the hip joint.
- The ball portion of the joint is removed and an artificial joint is attached to the thighbone using either bone cement or by press-fitting an uncemented component. The cup side bone is exposed, removing any damaged cartilage, and a new socket is attached to the hip bone either using bone cement or by press-fitting the cup.
4. The new ball part of the thighbone is then reduced into the socket part of the hip. The bearing surfaces are made of metal, ceramic or polyethylene and its combinations.
5.The new joint articulation is between this artificial ball and socket with the least friction and almost no pain.
Present-day hip replacements such as total hip replacement surgery in Bangalore, when done properly, and with the use of good quality bearing surfaces have the potential to last more than 2 decades.
Advantages of Hip Replacement Surgery
There are several advantages of hip replacement surgery for a patient. The major ones are discussed.
- Ability to walk normally.
- Better quality of sleep, as night pains disappear.
- It improves overall quality of life of the patient.
- Boosts the mobility function of the patient.
- Relief from pain is probably the biggest advantage
Best Hip Replacement Surgery Hospital in Bangalore
Orthocare is one of the best hip replacement surgery clinics in Bangalore. Dr. Chethan Nagaraj is an expert in Joint & Knee Replacement Surgeries, Computer Navigated Surgeries and Arthroscopy with a great track record of treating many patients successfully. For appointments, contact us today.
Why You Should Visit Dr. Chethan Nagaraj for Hip Replacement Surgery?
Dr. Chethan Nagaraj is one of the leading, trusted and best hip surgeons in Bangalore. With a Masters in Orthopaedics from Madras Medical College, Chennai, and many years of experience working at prestigious hospitals like AIIMS, New Delhi, he is the leading doctor for Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy procedures.
He also has gained expertise in joint replacement surgeries by training in Australia and New Zealand. For more details, contact us today.
DR. CHETAN NAGARAJ
About Dr. Chethan Nagaraj
Dr. Chethan Nagaraj is one of the Top & Best Orthopedic surgeons in Bengaluru. He is an expert in Computer Navigated Joint replacement surgeries. He has further perfected Joint replacement and Arthroscopy.