Hip replacement is performed mostly in case of osteoarthritis. In osteoarthritis the joint fails to perform the range of motion required for movement of body parts because of wear and tear resulting from inflammation and overuse of the synovial membrane .
Other indications of hip replacement could be rheumatoid arthritis , avascular necrosis , hip fractures , bone tumours, Paget’s disease , traumatic arthritis , Ankylosing Spondilitis .
Hip replacement is usually the last resort when other conservative methods of treatment have failed.
Symptoms :
- Persistent groin pain
- Due to continuous pain while moving or even at rest (not able to take rest )
- Hindrance in daily living activities due to pain and limitations in Activities of daily living which requires hip movement
- Other conservative mode of treatment have been followed for a time period but not of much use
The hip replacement surgery is considered after considering some parameters like age of patient, bone density, associated disease or syndromes and all basic factors to be considered before a surgery.
India is a popular destination for hip replacement surgeries and medical tourism option for hip and knee replacement because of qualified orthopedic surgeons , low cost of treatment and high rate of success.
