Hip Health & Recovery

The elderly are the most common population going through hip replacement surgery. Recent advancement in medical science has led to a more stronger and durable implants possible with low risk of breakdown and complications. There are several benefits of hip replacement surgery for people suffering from arthritis, athletic injury or inflammation of the hip joint. Some of the benefits of replacement surgery include increased mobility and decreased joint pain, etc.

The hip surgical procedure includes the removal of the top portion of the femur and removal of broken cartilage and bone. A ball and socket joint is en-grafted using a titanium composite with a ceramic head -- the head rotates inside a plastic socket. Hip replacement is a safe surgical procedure with minimum risk of post-operative indications. However, a few important steps need to be taken to ensure easy and hassle free post-operative indications.

After a few days of surgical procedure, patients are first confined to a hospital bed and then transferred to home care facilities with physical and occupational therapists so that the patient could learn to walk on his or her new hip. Initially, walking is done with special care under the supervision of the therapist. Raised toilet seats need to be implemented. Besides, there are other things required such as dressing stick, sock aid, shoe horn and shoelaces that can be found easily in a hip replacement kit. With the availability of various facilities, hip replacement surgery and recovery process has become easier than ever before.