Hip Resurfacing VS Hip Replacement
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Description
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Hip Resurfacing
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Total Hip Replacement
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| Procedure |
Minimum bone resection
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Head and neck of femur removed
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| Prosthesis |
No large stem
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A large stem goes down center of femur
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| Risk of different leg lengths |
Lower risk than THR by restoring normal anatomy
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Higher risk
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| Patient eligibility |
- Younger (under 55) and
- More active patient or - Determined by bone qulaity.
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- People over 55 or
- Bone quality not suitable for Hip Resurfacing
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| Complications risk |
Low
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Low
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| Surgical time |
2 - 3 hrs.
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2 - 3 hrs.
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| Admission |
7 days
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7 days
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Recovery period after surgery.
Fit to fly home. |
5 - 7 days
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5 - 7 days
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Estimated Cost
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Minimum
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Maximum
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Minimum
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Maximum
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(Please select your currency)
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Hospital Charges:
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THB 295,000
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THB 260,000
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Prosthesis:
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THB 160,000
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THB 190,000
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THB 90,000
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THB 190,000
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| Total estimated cost |
THB 455,000
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THB 485,000
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THB 350,000
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THB 450,000
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