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Solutions to Your Hip Problems from Bumrungrad
International
Hip Arthritis
Arthritis of the hip is a disease that wears away the cartilage in the ball-and-socket
joint at the top of your leg bone (femur) and pelvis. This wear causes the two bones
to scrape against each other, raw bone on raw bone. When this happens, the joint
becomes pitted, eroded, and uneven resulting in pain, stiffness, and instability.
In some cases, motion of the leg may be greatly restricted.
What is Hip Resurfacing?
Hip resurfacing is surgery to resurface the head of the femur and the hip socket
with metal-on- metal bearing surface prostheses.
Hip Resurfacing VS Hip Replacement (Comparison)
How is it done?
Hip resurfacing may be performed under a general or spinal anesthesia. During
the procedure the surgeon removes the femoral head from the hip socket. The femoral
head is fitted with a spherical metal shell and the hip socket is lined with a concave
metal shell. The hip is placed back in its normal position. A small drainage
tube is placed during surgery to help drain excess fluids from the joint area. Rehabilitation
and physical therapy start after surgery and continue throughout hospitalization.
Why is it done?
Relief from pain caused by the wearing down of the hip joint is the greatest benefit
and the major reason for hip resurfacing surgery.
Risks & complications
There are possible risks and complications associated with anesthesia, including
respiratory or cardiac malfunction. Other complications include the possibility
of:
- Infection requiring antibiotics and in some cases hospitalization
- Infection around the hip joint years after the surgery
- Blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), which can dislodge
and move to the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
- Injury to nerves or blood vessels
- Fracture or dislocation necessitating additional surgeries
- Stiffness or instability of the joint caused by extra bone growth
- Retention of urine and bladder infection
Risks can be reduced by following the surgeon's instructions before and after surgery.
Candidate eligibility
You will receive an extensive pre-operative evaluation to determine if you are a
good candidate for hip resurfacing. Hip resurfacing is generally suited to younger
patients (less than 65 in men and 60 in women) who wish to maintain an active lifestyle.
Patients with severe hip deformity, small women with osteoporotic or cystic bone,
women who intend to become pregnant or patients with reduced renal function may
be better off with other treatments. The surgeon will make the final determination
of each patient’s eligibility for the procedure after an examination and consultation
with the patient. Commitment to a rehabilitation program is important since
improvement is largely determined by the patient’s effort.
Hip Resurfacing Surgery at Bumrungrad International
- Bumrungrad is a recognized center of excellence for orthopaedic surgery.
- The surgeon performing hip resurfacing at Bumrungrad is the Chief of Orthopaedic
Surgery, has been trained at the prestigious Birmingham Institute in the UK and
is also an expert in joint replacement surgery.
- The hospital enjoys a 97% success rate and uses only state-of-the-art prosthetics
from leading suppliers (BHR and ASR). Bumrungrad attracts patients from the USA,
Canada, UK and Europe for hip replacement surgery.
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How much will it cost?
The estimated cost* for hip resurfacing at Bumrungrad is approximately 455,000-485,000
baht or about US$13,000-13,860 for one hip, including hospital charges of 295,000
baht (US$8,400) for 7 days hospitalization in a single room and doctors’ fees,
and the prosthesis cost estimate* 160,000-190,000 baht (US$4,600-5,500).
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and exclusions for the cost estimates.
*Actual costs depend on the prosthesis used and
the exchange rate. This estimate is based on recent averages for actual cases. Prices
are subject to change without notice.
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