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Bilateral Hip Replacement Surgery
How long does it take to walk after a double hip replacement?
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.
How bilateral hip replacement surgery is done?
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.
How much time is needed for bilateral hip replacement surgery?
Bilateral hip replacement surgery will take around one to one and half hour to complete.
What is the most important thing to do after hip replacement surgery?
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.
How long does it take to recover from bilateral hip replacement?
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.
What things should be avoided after hip replacement surgery?
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.
Can you have hip surgery on both hips at the same time?
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.
Who performs bilateral hip replacement surgery?
Bilateral hip replacement surgery is being done by an orthopaedic surgeon.
Why there is need for bilateral hip replacement?
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.
How common is it to have both hips replaced?
Bilateral hip replacement surgery is not very common, almost 42 percent of the people with osteoarthritis get their hips replaced.
What is bilateral hip replacement surgery?
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.
Total Hip Replacement
When can i sleep on my side after a hip replacement?
It's best to avoid sleeping on your affected side for at least six weeks. After your doctor gives you the go-ahead, listen to your body and only lie on your operative side when you feel comfortable.
When can I start walking, climbing stairs and resume driving?
A person can start community walking within 2 weeks and can climb the stairs after 4-5 days and driving after 4-6 weeks.
Who performs total hip replacement surgery?
Total hip replacement surgery is being done by a plastic surgeon.
How much time is needed for total hip replacement surgery?
Total hip replacement surgery usually takes around one to two hours to be done. After surgery you will be kept in recovery room where you will be monitored.
How much weight can you lift after hip replacement?
Repetitively pushing, pulling, and lifting objects weighing more than 25 pounds should be avoided. A combined effort is required by both the orthopedic surgeon and the patient in order to obtain an optimal result from the hip replacement procedure.
How total hip replacement surgery is being done?
In this procedure first an incision is being made over the front or side of your hip region through the layer of tissues and then the diseased and damaged part of bone and cartilage are being removed and healthy bone is remains intact and than implants are being placed in your pelvic bone for replacing the damaging socket.
When you can return to your work after total hip replacement surgery?
If you have sedentary job you can return back to your work after four to six weeks of the surgery.
How long does the pain lasts after total hip replacement surgery?
You will have pain around two to four weeks of the surgery and the intensity of pain depend on your activity level and the amount of pain which you are having before the surgery and it effects to make complete recovery.
How long will the surgery be?
The surgery lasts less than an hour.
When you can start walking after total hip replacement surgery?
You can either walk on the same day or the next day after surgery, if you want to resume your normal activity you can resume within three to six weeks of the surgery.
For how many days do i need to stay in the hospital?
Typically, Hip replacement patients are able to leave the hospital within 4-5 days depending upon the procedure, whether one hip or both the hips are getting replaced.
What can you never do after hip replacement?
After your total hip replacement surgery you can never cross your legs at kneed for minimum six to eight weeks and you cannot bend your knees higher than your hips and you cannot learn forward while sitting and you cannot turn your feet more towards inwards and outwards when you bend downwards
How long does it take to recover from total hip replacement?
It will take around two to four weeks to recover from the surgery, usually recovery depends on various factors such as your age, nutrition and other conditions, your health and lifetstyle.
How successful is total hip replacement surgery?
The success of total hip replacement surgery only depends on the precautions which you need to be followed after the surgery.
What are the chances of implant dislocation?
An implant can get dislocate while squatting, sitting and crossing the legs so it is advised not to do so.
Will my sexual life get affected by this surgery?
Married life can be resumed after 6 weeks of surgery.
Should I stop taking my current medication before I travel for the surgery?
Consult your doctor one week before the surgery. You can also let the case manager know about the medications, they can double-check with the treating surgeon.
I am diabetic, hypertensive, and a heart patient so what precautions do i need to take?
Diabetes doesn't seem to raise risks after knee replacement.Increasing age and history of the cardiac disease increase the risk of cardiac complications after THR.
If you have high blood pressure and if it is under control, there is no reason to worry about not having a safe and successful surgery. Even if your blood pressure becomes elevated during surgery you will be given intravenous medication to reduce it.
Consult your cardiologist if you are planning to undergo the surgery because some medicine doses are modified accordingly.
What if i wait for some time and then proceed with the surgery?
Weight gain decreased endurance, cardiac and pulmonary conditions are all concerns for people who put off joint replacement for too long. In patients who wait too long, the osteoarthritis deteriorates their function.
I have heard that a revision surgery would be required. Is this true?
Usually the life of an implant is 20-25 years, hence, the concern of revision surgery is not that bothersome.
Do i need to stop my current medication before I come to India for the surgery?
Consult your doctor one week before the surgery. You can also let the case manager know about the medications, they can double check with the treating surgeon.
Will THR impact my ability to give normal birth in future?
Even if you have had a hip replacement you may be able to deliver your baby vaginally without complications. As with any pregnant woman you may need monitoring and certain blood tests during labor and delivery.
When total hip replacement surgery is recommended?
There are lots of reasons for which doctor will recommend you to go for hip replacement surgery such as having hip pain which limits your daily activities and hip pain which continues even during resting or some stiffness in hip which prevents you from moving or lifting your leg.
Who are the candidate for total hip replacement surgery?
The surgery is usually recommended for those people pain, disability not on age. The orthopedic surgeon first evaluates the patient, it can be done at all ages from teenager with juvenile arthritis and from elderly patient with degenerative arthritis.
How painful is a hip replacement?
You will notice some pain in the hip region and in the groin and thigh region, the pain is normal when your body makes to adjust to make changes in that joint area. You will also have pain in the thigh and knee region which is being related to change in your leg length.
How you should prepare for total hip replacement surgery?
You should do your complete medical examination and your surgeon may ask you to complete your physical examination and several tests including blood and urine tests, electrocardiogram, chest-x ray is needed to plan the surgery.
What if i wait for some time and then proceed with the surgery?
Weight gain, decreased endurance, cardiac and pulmonary conditions are all concerns for people who put off joint replacement for too long.In patients who wait too long, the osteoarthritis deteriorates their function.
What is the difference between hip replacement and total hip replacement?
In hip replacement surgery only the damage, deterioration, injury or malfunction in femoral head and acetabulum is being addressed and total hip replacement addresses other issues along with it such as with femoral head or acetabulum or partial hip replacement with femoral head only.
Is total hip replacement considered major surgery?
Yes, total hip replacement is a major surgery it is only recommended if other treatment such as physiotherapy and steroid injection has not helped in reducing pain and improving the mobility.
How total hip replacement surgery is being evaluated?
Total hip replacement surgery is being evaluated by medical history, physical examination, x-rays and other tests such as magnetic resonance imaging it determine the condition of your bone and soft tissues of your hip region.
What you should expect with total hip replacement surgery?
An important factor which decides whether you can go for total hip replacement surgery is that what procedure can be done and what cannot be done. Many people who undergoes hip replacement surgery will see lot of changes in their hip pain and good improvement in their ability to perform daily life activities.
How long will it take to walk normally after hip surgery?
Most hip replacement patients are able to walk within the same day or next day of surgery, most can resume normal routine activities within the first 3 to 6 weeks of their total hip replacement recovery.
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