Hip Replacement
What is Total Hip Replacement?
Total hip replacement is the name of the operation in which an artificial joint is placed in place of the damaged joint in patients whose hip joint is damaged to such an extent that it affects their daily life.
total hip prosthesis applied to?
Hip calcification, Rheumatoid It is applied to patients whose hip joint structure is impaired due to reasons such as arthritis (inflammatory joint rheumatism), hip fracture, hip dislocation, avascular necrosis.
hip replacement surgeries performed?
total hip replacement surgeries, an artificial ball-and-socket made of materials such as metal, plastic and ceramic is placed in place of the damaged ball and socket parts of the joint. These parts can also be applied in combination.
What is the lifespan of total hip replacements ?
hip replacement depends on the age, weight, gender and physical activity of the patient. Thanks to the developing technology and surgical techniques for hip prostheses , which used to last 5-10 years, today this period has extended to 15-20 years.
What kind of problems can be seen during and after hip replacement surgery?
The most common complication in this type of surgery is infection. In the preparation stage before the surgery, this problem is tried to be prevented by investigating possible foci of infection in the body and, if any, treatment is given. Strict adherence to the operating room characteristics and physical facilities and sterilization conditions is another important issue in preventing this complication. Another possible problem is embolism, which is defined as the formation of a clot in your veins due to the slowing of the blood flow in your leg veins , and this clot breaking off and disrupting the blood flow of other organs . Mobilization , use of blood thinners and anti- embolism in the early postoperative period This complication with the use of stockings can be reduced . Fractures may develop in the bone around the placed prosthesis during or after surgery. Choosing the appropriate prosthesis during the operation, accompanying walking exercises by the professional physical therapy team during the postoperative hospital stay and preventing falls are aimed to prevent this complication. Apart from this, complications such as prosthesis dislocation and wound healing problems can also be seen. Necessary interventions are made in terms of these problems in the postoperative follow-up examinations .
What kind of anesthesia is used in hip replacement surgeries?
Total hip replacement surgeries can be successfully performed using general or regional anesthesia methods from the waist.
How long is the operation time?
hip replacement Although the duration of the surgery differs between the surgeons , it generally takes about 2 hours.
How long does it take to stay in the hospital after the operation?
Patients undergoing hip replacement surgery can be discharged 3-5 days later if there is no postoperative complication .
What should be considered after the operation?
After hip prosthesis , it should not be preferred to sit on low places such as crossing legs or sitting in a Turkish style toilet. The medications given should be used regularly and the exercises should not be interrupted.