Hip joint replacement

Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh
October 19, 1404

Hip joint replacement is a surgical procedure that is performed with the aim of improving movement function in patients. Those suffering from chronic hip joint pain and problems are offered joint replacement as a treatment method and often with very good results. What are the reasons for hip joint replacement? The act of replacing […]

Hip joint replacement is a surgical procedure that is performed with the aim of improving movement function in patients.

People who suffer from chronic hip joint pain and problems are offered joint replacement as a treatment method, and it is often associated with very good results.

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What are the reasons for hip joint replacement?

Hip joint replacement for It is used for patients who have advanced arthritis, severe injuries or congenital defects, in which cases the movement system of the patients can be helped by correcting the position of the pelvis, and their physical condition will be normal. Rheumatoid occurs.

Osteoarthritis arthrosis causes the gradual erosion of joint cartilage, when this disease becomes severe, over time the cartilages become thinner and the bones are placed on top of each other.

Continuous wear of the hip bones on each other causes severe pain and the range of motion decreases over time.

The second type of arthritis, which is called rheumatoid arthritis, is a It is an autoimmune disease that damages the joint tissues over time and will lead to joint destruction and chronic pain.

Considering that these injuries cause the destruction of the hip joint, in the course of the disease, patients may need to replace the hip joint, which is used as an effective treatment method.

Injuries caused by accidents

One of the most important reasons for damage to the hip joints and other parts of the body is complex fractures that may occur in severe accidents.

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The first stage of surgery is anesthesia, patients are under general anesthesia or local anesthesia, and the choice of method depends on the patient's conditions and the type of surgery.

After preparing the patient's conditions, the surgery begins with an incision in the pelvic area, the doctor makes the incision to Creates a cheek to have full access to the affected joint.

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This cut can be lateral or posterior, in any case, the choice of the cut is up to the experts.

Further, the doctor uses special tools to remove the damaged joint and prepare the pelvic bones and the head of the bone to accept the new joint.

Prostheses consist of two main parts where the joint is specified and this step is carried out with high precision.

The prosthesis that is used to replace the hip joint is made of strong materials such as titanium or resistant plastic.

After installing the prosthesis, doctors evaluate its precise function and after the end of the surgery, they repair the cut with sutures or special glue.

At this stage, it is possible to remove and To drain excess fluids, the doctor should use a drain.

All these steps are done with great detail and sensitivity, and the correct performance of the doctor helps a lot to get the desired results.

Care after hip joint replacement

Many patients notice that their pain decreases immediately after hip joint replacement. found and has a significant effect on improving their quality of life.

These people can do their own activities by increasing their range of motion and even exercise to improve their physical condition.

But you should know that the result of the operation will be successful when patients with high sensitivity have performed post-surgery care.

After hip joint replacement, it is important for the patient to rest well and avoid doing unnecessary activities.

Until the doctor You can't have heavy activities and sudden movement without permission.

In order for the recovery process to proceed properly, it is necessary to do physiotherapy.

After replacing the hip joint, it is recommended to do physiotherapy with the aim of strengthening the muscles around the joint.

This action helps to improve the range of motion and the patients will return to normal conditions much faster. and use anti-inflammatory to control the pain and inflammation after the operation.

An important part of the care is related to the healing of the wound caused by the surgery.

If an infection occurs in the wound after the knee joint operation, it can cause special medical conditions.

So if you experience swelling, redness or discharge from the incision site, report it to the doctor immediately.

To make sure that the result of the operation is not progressing properly, do regular follow-ups.

Experts ask their patients to undergo specialized examinations after hip joint replacement to evaluate the recovery and function of the prosthesis in regular timings.

In this case, even if there is a malfunction of the prosthesis, immediate action can be taken to correct it.

Disadvantages of hip joint replacement

Although hip joint replacement is a therapeutic and life-saving solution for some patients, one cannot avoid the complications of this He ignored the treatment technique.

Given that these prostheses have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years, patients may need re-surgery after this period of time.

Another disadvantage of this treatment method is the patients' urgent need for physical therapy, as long as physical therapy is not performed and strengthening exercises are not performed, the surgery may not be sufficiently successful. After that, some patients experience pain and discomfort even during the recovery period.

Although the doctor's goal is to eliminate the pain of patients, some people always experience this feeling.

Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh

Surgeon and specialist in bones, joints and spine (orthopedic), knee and hip surgery, arthroscopy, arthroplasty, member of the American Orthopedic Association with a specialized board and member of the Association of Orthopedic Surgeons

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