Question

What are suggestions for someone planning to have a total hip replacement? Comment on the choice of the implant. Explain the most important facts to be considered by the patient. Explain with examples and reasons.

Answer 1

1. Choose an experienced surgeon who frequently performs hip replacements

2. Don't sweat the techniques

The two most common approaches involve incisions either close to the buttock (posterior approach) or in the thigh (anterior approach). In some cases, surgeons may also use minimally invasive techniques, which involve smaller incisions, and the two-incision technique, in which they make one incision in the front of the thigh to insert the synthetic socket, and another in the back of the thigh to insert the ball and stem.

3. Go for "pre-hab"

4. Lose weight (if you're heavy)

5. Commit to physical therapy

Total hip replacement is usually followed by two to three days in the hospital, two to three weeks in a sub-acute rehabilitation center (which is usually covered by insurance) and two to three months of outpatient care.

Total hip replacement is usually followed by two to three days in the hospital, two to three weeks in a sub-acute rehabilitation center (which is usually covered by insurance) and two to three months of outpatient care.