Hip Replacement in Thailand's Finest Private Hospital

Hip replacement ,hip replacement operation, hip replacement rehabilitationis a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi replacement. Such joint replacement orthopaedic surgery generally is conducted to relieve arthritis pain or fix severe physical joint damage as part of hip fracture treatment. A total hip replacement consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head while hemiarthroplasty generally only replaces the femoral head. Hip replacement is currently the most successful and reliable orthopaedic operation with 97% of patients reporting improved outcome.

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. Replacing the hip joint consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head.

During a total hip replacement procedure a metal stem is inserted into your thighbone (femur). Attached to the neck of the stem is a hip ball, just over an inch in diameter. The hip ball fits into a liner. Together, the ball and liner create the new joint.

Who is a candidate for total hip replacement?

Such joint replacement orthopedic surgery generally is conducted to relieve arthritis pain or fix severe physical joint damage as part of hip fracture treatment.

What are the signs and symptoms?

The classic clinical presentation of a hip fracture is an elderly patient who sustained a low-energy fall and now has pain and is unable to bear weight. On examination, the affected extremity is often shortened and externally rotated.

Hip replacement complications

The risks of total hip replacement include the following:

1. Blood clots in the lower extremities that can travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).

2. Local skin or joint infection,

3. Scarring and limitation of motion of the hip,

4. Loosening of the prosthesis which eventually leads to prosthesis failure.



Hip Resurfacing as an alternative to hip replacement

Hip Resurfacing is an alternative to hip replacement surgery. It is a bone conserving procedure that places a metal cap on the femoral head instead of amputating it so you can immediately return to your normal daily activities.

What is involved in the rehabilitation process after hip replacement?

Physical Therapy is a mobility and exercise program designed to motivate, instruct and encourage patients to achieve independent function through improved movement, flexibility and strength.



Precautions: Total Hip Replacement

To reduce the risk of hip dislocation after hip surgery strictly follow your hip precautions or restrictions of certain hip movement and position given to you by your physical/ therapist. Your new hip needs time to heal in place, particularly during the first 6 weeks following surgery. During this period, your hip muscles and bones are healing up around your new hip joint to keep it securely in place.

There are usually three main total hip precautions.

1. Avoid turning your toes inward;

2. Avoid crossing your legs

3. Avoid bending your new hip more than 60-90 degrees.

4. Avoid weight bearing activities.

Hip Replacement in Thailand; TJR center at Vejthani Hospital – offers you the best solution of your hip problem, with the aide of hi technology advanced facilities and well- skilled hip replacement surgeons. Vejthani Hospital will give you the hip you had 20 years ago with just a week after the surgery. Vejthani Hospital has been known as the "KING of the BONE". Our commitment to care for our patient continues to make a difference and even exceeding to our high standard of quality care.