Solutions to Your Hip Problems from a Leading International Hospital
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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.
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Total Hip Replacement ( Hip Arthroplasty) is
a long-established procedure for the treatment of Hip Arthritis.
The purpose of total hip replacement is to remove the
two damaged and worn parts of the hip joint- the hip socket (acetabulum) and the
ball (femoral head) – and replace them with smooth, artificial implants called prostheses,
which help make the hip strong, stable, and flexible again.
For younger, more active people needing a hip replacement
there is a high chance that a traditional hip replacement will wear out during their
lifetime and need to be replaced again. A second replacement (called a revision)
is much more difficult.
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Hip Resurfacing
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Hip resurfacing is surgery to resurface the head
of the femur and the hip socket with metal-on- metal bearing surface prostheses.
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.
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Question to help you decide what's best.
- Have you already seen an orthopaedic surgeon about
your hip problems?
- Did the surgeon recommend hip replacement as a treatment
option?
- Do you have any medical conditions or complications
you are aware of?
- Are you under age 55?
- Are you active?
Hip Resurfacing VS Hip Replacement (Comparison)
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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
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Lower risk than THR by restoring normal anatomy
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Higher risk
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Patient eligibility
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- 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
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Low
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Low
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Surgical time
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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.
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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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295,000
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260,000
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Prosthesis:
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160,000
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190,000
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90,000
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190,000
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Total estimated cost |
455,000
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485,000
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350,000
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450,000
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