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| This information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. MedSelfEd, Inc. disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. |
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| Before we talk about treatment, let's start with a discussion about the human body and about your medical condition. |
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You doctor has recommended that you undergo hip replacement surgery. But what exactly does that mean? |
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The hip joint is the place where the thighbone - called the femur - and the hipbone - called the pelvis - meet. |
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As you walk, the ball-shaped end of the thigh moves within a cuplike depression on the side of the hip. |
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As long as the thigh can move smoothly against the hip, you are able to walk comfortably. But over time, especially in patients who suffer from arthritis or rheumatism, the hip joint can wear down. |
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Cartilage, the tissue that cushions the bones and makes it possible for them to move smoothly against each other can wear away. |
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When this happens, the bones rub together causing pain and even restricting the ability to walk. |
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- In some cases, hip surgery is recommended for people who have suffered a hip fracture.
- No matter what the cause, one of the most effective ways to fix a damaged hip is to replace it surgically.
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In this procedure, the ball-shaped bone at the top of the thigh is removed and replaced with a metal substitute. |
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The hip socket is widened and lined with a smooth pad that allows the metal ball joint to move more freely against the pelvis. . |
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Hip replacement surgery is a major operation, but your doctor believes that the procedure -- followed up with physical therapy and time to heal -- will result in reduced pain and greater mobility. |
| So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation. |
Comments On YouTube| Bruny | | I don't know why total hip replacement patients opt to get this type of surgery when there is the Direct Anterior Approach that preserves the gluteus and femoral muscles. Recovery time is shorter than this type of barbaric surgery. More surgeons should train to do the Direct Anterior Approach. Shorter hospital stay and physical therapy. They should purchase the right equipment to perform this surgery and have pity on patients giving them less trauma, pain & faster recovery with no restrictions. |
| 39tommyboy | | i know one thing about hip replacements. if they ware out then get them changed quick dont wait or staph will set up in the joint. then youre in trouble. ouch. |
| 2two1one0zero | | that's not natural! =( |
| night6911 | | hello friend,how are you now?how is your operation?are you walking now?how long before you walk.i'll be having a hip replacement on march this year.god bless you. |
| night6911 | | thanks friend,i will be operated on march 9...hope to chat with after my operation..thanks again. |
| usausaarmy | | @night6911 god with bro wish u all the best |
| TimeGap79 | | Had Perthes when I was younger, I am 24 now and guess what... D-Day for this is coming... I suspect that Im having it done this year as my Hip is totally screwed. Grown into place. |
| abhishek1993100 | | dude did the pain started like between ur pelvis and ur femur bone like u cannot twist it around right? and if that is then i m screwed. |
| night6911 | | fortunately i'm not.i'm only 61 kg. |
| abhishek1993100 | | @night6911 dude were u overwieght? |
| night6911 | | I will be undergoing a hip joint replacement and i'm so worried.how long it takes to begin walking and return to my daily activities?i'm suffering since i was 9 yrs.old.and now i'm 40.i decided to be operated next yr,.pls.pray for me... |
| IsayRooof | | Guys i have a upper right leg hip tendonites
and its fine sometimes the pain comes sometime sit goes
i did xray
they said no cure for it the cure is in time
it will heal
some help like exersizes or stuff?
thanks alot
Rooof |
| missmarplefan | | can hip ligaments be repaired |
| Sheri4u | | My sister thighs rub together and she is not even fat and she is very concious of it she cant wear shot pants without they ride up....how does she change that |
| blujose | | Plastic (polyethylene) creates wear particles and debris builds up
recent break-throughs artificial Diamond on metal last longer reducing the wear |
| v909v | | can u tell me ur experience with hip replacement.. am 35 years and am having arthritis in my hip since 2005. i am totaly disable now i am not able to do anything even hardly to stand up. |
| insaintraining | | Good advice. At the same time, it is okay to need more pain control. Pain is a very personal experience -- everyone feels, perceives, and deals with it differently.
There is no rush to "get going" since your supporting muscles, tendons, and ligaments need time to get back to being strong enough to prevent the new hip from popping right out. |
| Sqid101 | | How active are you? I had a replacement done when I could no longer walk 100 metres without crutches. If you are still able to live an active life I'd say you can resist it for some time. When you really need it done you will know that you need it done and want it done. |
| Sqid101 | | In about 95% of cases it will take away all your pain and markedly increase your mobility. |
| Sqid101 | | You have had an excellent result, keysersozay - you have been very fortunate and were probably in great shape or health to start with. Sure, one's own body will send messages about what one is capable of doing, and the doctor's advice may often be on the conservative side. But we are all different and what is right for one may not be right for everyone. Most people aren't going to have the exceptional results you have had and will need the pain relief for a week or so. |
| Sqid101 | | Metal on plastic will last 10 to 20 years depending on how active you are. Metal on metal or ceramic on ceramic are expected to last up to 40 or more years but there has been less experience with metal on metal and ceramic on ceramic and the jury is still out on them. |
| crazybeavers155 | | i hope u feel better and sorry to hear that |
| terry68 | | I a m getting a hip replacement on may 13 i go for pre op today i have arthritis really bad i had a accident back in 1997 and broke my hip in 3 places but over the years arthritis set in and my ball of the hip is deteriorating as we hope this takes away alot of the pain |
| jazztrio2008 | | alright, i am 26 years old have suffered my whole life from birth when I was born with my left hip dislocation. My hip either needs a Hip Resurfacing or hip replacements, most likely going to be a hip replacements either is fine with me. will see what the CT scan on my hip reveales in depth.. if anything I will go for the replacement, because it is really bad.. |
| keysersozay | | I got a new hip 7 days ago 4/8. I had them stop the morphine the day after surgery, walked with a cane on the second and discharged and walked around the block on a cane after 3 days without ever taking a pain pill. Here is some advice. Listen to your doctor, BUT listen to yourself. The quicker you push through the pain and get going the faster you'll be back. I heard a lot of "you can'ts" and shouldn'ts, but I decide within reason and so should you.
Git "R" Done and get busy. 50 yrs old. |
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