{"id":1305,"date":"2019-08-12T10:01:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T10:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1305"},"modified":"2021-03-08T10:03:11","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T10:03:11","slug":"key-facts-about-hip-joint-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/?p=1305","title":{"rendered":"Key Facts about Hip Joint Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hip Replacement is a common operation\nand is often recommended to treat osteoarthritis and for people aged between 60\nto 80. The procedure is also known as an Arthroplasty. In England and Wales\neach year around 80,000 total hip replacement procedures are performed. Hip\nreplacement surgery has changed greatly over time because of advancements made\nin surgical technologies and techniques. Below are answer to some of the key\nquestions patients have regarding Hip Replacement surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is a\ntotal hip replacement?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Total Hip Replacement can be\ndescribed as a surgical procedure whereby the damaged and diseased parts of a\nhip joint are removed and then replaced with artificial and new parts. The hip\njoint is basically located at the meeting of the hip bone and the upper end of\nthe thigh bone. The thigh bone normally has a ball at the end and it usually\nfits in the socket in the hip bone. This is what allows the joint to perform\nsuch a wide array of movements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens\nduring a total hip replacement operation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally <a href=\"https:\/\/londonmskcentre.co.uk\/specialist\/hip-clinic-london\/\">hip replacement surgery<\/a> takes around 60 to 90 minutes to complete. It can be carried out by using an epidural anaesthetic \u2013 one where the lower body becomes numb \u2013 or a general anaesthetic \u2013 one where you are sleeping even as the procedure is being performed. After your anaesthesia has been administered your surgeon would normally make an incision at the side of your hip in order to remove the damaged ball and socket and replace it with new ones, called a prosthesis. The prosthesis can be made from plastic, ceramic, or metals, and used in various combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who should\nget a hip replacement done?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any damage or disease in\nyour hip joint, this might be a reason for undergoing a hip replacement. The\nsame also goes for people who suffer from persistent pain in the area that does\nnot let them perform their daily activities. An Orthopaedic Surgeon would be\nable to tell you if you need surgery or not and if there is any other way in\nwhich your pain could be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Osteoarthritis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain conditions where\nyou need a hip replacement. The most prominent among these is osteoarthritis.\nIt is also referred to as wear and tear arthritis. In this case the cartilage \u2013\na flexible and tough tissue that plays the roles of mould and shock absorber \u2013\nwithin your hip joint becomes worn away. This in turn causes your bones to rub\nagainst each other. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hip Replacement is a common operation and is often recommended to treat osteoarthritis and for people aged between 60 to 80. The procedure is also known as an Arthroplasty. In England and Wales each year around 80,000 total hip replacement procedures are performed. 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