Hip prosthesis is a platinum made of metal compatible with the body that is used in cases where the hip joint cannot function and replaces the hip joint.
In Which Diseases Is Hip Replacement Applied?
Hip prosthesis is used in cases where the hip joint needs to be removed, especially in cases such as arthritis, hip fractures and cancer.
When should a hip replacement be performed?
Hip replacement should be applied immediately to the fractured hip. Because clots form in fracture situations, which leads to undesirable negativities such as paralysis, including the risk of death.
How should the person who has hip replacement continue his/her life?
After thehip prosthesis is applied, the following are the situations that the person should pay attention to.
- Since the prosthesis has a certain lifespan, it should avoid risky behaviors such as falling and hitting and strengthen its muscles,
- Be careful not to live in cold regions,
- Try not to cross his legs for at least 7-8 weeks,
- Being careful not to lean forward and pick something up while sitting,
- Not raising the knees above the hip level,
- Not using the public restroom because the show forced me to,
- Care should be taken not to lean forward excessively while sitting and getting up.
Are There Risks?
As with any surgery, hip replacement surgery also has some risks. Precautions should be taken like other surgeries with anesthesia. Clotting is the most important risk in these operations. Therefore, the physician should take precautions in advance and apply everything necessary.
What should be the expectation?
People are expected to have a painless life afterhip replacement surgery. However, the hip prosthesis that replaces the hip joint is never like the hip joint itself. After all, the platinum made of metal is not the same as the real joint. Our patients should be aware of this before undergoing surgery and the physician should inform the patient about these issues. Patients should focus on getting rid of pain and walking and keep their expectations at this level.
Is There an Alternative?
There is an alternative. If it is performed for calcification, intrarticular injection alternatives such as PRP are offered to the patient as a priority in our clinic. Because the prosthesis has a certain lifespan after the prosthesis surgery, it will be necessary to replace the prosthesis after a certain period of time, so a new surgery is needed in these cases. In young patients, we do not prefer prosthesis surgery except for patients with fractures.