Hip Replacement

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Hip replacement is done for people having serious hip bone damage. When you have hip joint damage, the surgeon replaces the hip bone with artificial one. The doctors will ensure that the man made parts would have the similar functions of the natural one. 
This treatment would enhance you with better hip joint movements, strain less walking and other movements. The most common type of hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. This is generally called as "wear-and-tear" arthritis, and it results in the wearing away of the normal smooth cartilage until bare bone is exposed. 

The main causes of hip arthritis:

• Genetics: the heredity contribution matters.
• Age: the cartilage gets more and more brittle when people grow older.
• Weight: obesity or excessive fat may cause to hip replacement.
• Previous Injury: earlier occurrence of injuries may be further moves to hip replacement.
• Occupational Hazard: heavy weight working circumstance may develop and lead to hip replacement.
• High and risky Sports: athletes and other sports events like weight lifting, Discus Throw, Hammer, Wrestling etc. may lead to hip replacement in future.
• Illness and Infection: Infection and illness to the bones may have a greater chance of hip replacement.

A total hip replacement is a major surgery. It has to be considered again and again before going for a hip replacement.
Risks involved in hip replacement are: 

• Blood Clots
• Infections
• Stiffness
• Hip Dislocation
• Problems with wound healing
• Difference in leg length

Candidates for hip replacement surgery aren't easily recognized by age, class or activity level. Many patients are between the ages of 60 and 80, but hip replacement surgery isn't confined to the elderly. The successful candidate for total hip replacement surgery often has pain that limits or completely alleviates everyday activities such as a standing or walking. Hip pain often keeps them awake at night, potentially causing more health problems. Stiffness on the hip may limit movement such as sitting or even lying down. Candidates for hip replacement often find very little or no relief from anti-inflammatory medications and gait aids such as a cane or walker do not ease the pain. 
Dr. Mohan , an Orhtopedic doctor has been providing treatment for Hip replacement for the many years. It is 100% safe in his hands.

Authored by Dr.Thadi Mohan