Bilateral Total Hip Replacement Cost In United Arab Emirates

Bilateral hip replacement surgery replaces both hip joints and both the hips can be replaced at the same time or may be replaced at different times.

The most common need for bilateral hip replacement is severe arthritis due to which there is pain and stiffness seen in both hips which interferes with daily activities.

Bilateral hip replacement surgery is not very common, almost 42 percent of the people  with osteoarthritis get their hips replaced.

Yes, you can have hip replacement surgery done on both the hips at the same time only. Some patients have degenerative problems in both hips and, with their surgeon's guidance, may consider having both hips replaced at the same time.

Bilateral hip replacement surgery will take around one to one and half hour to complete.

Bilateral hip replacement surgery is being done by an orthopaedic surgeon.

In bilateral hip replacement surgery the surgeon makes an incision over the front or side of your hips. Through the layers of tissues removes the diseases and damaged part of the bone and cartilage and leaves the healthy bone intact and then implant the prosthetic socket into your pelvic bone to replace the damage.

The recovery from bilateral hip replacement takes about four to six weeks after that you will start to feel stronger and able to move out with less pain. You need to take physiotherapy, and walking is very important for your recovery.

Patients are able to walk within same day or next day after surgery. You can resume your normal activities within first three to six weeks of the total hip replacement surgery.  Once you can easily do light activities you can incorporate healthy exercises into your daily life.

After your bilateral hip replacement surgery you should not bend your hips and knees more than 90 degrees and do not sit with cross legs and  lift some heavy objects.

You should do light activities after surgery such as gradually increase your walking and do light household activities and movement is very essential for healthy recovery.