Hip Replcement

What is hip replacement ?

• Hip replacement is also known for “Arthroplasty ”.

• A hip replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased cartilage and bone of the hip joint is surgically replaced with artificial

Symptoms of hip osteoarthritis

• Your hip aches during and after exercise

• Medication and using a cane aren't delivering enough relief

• The pain prevents you from sleeping

• You have difficulty walking or climbing stairs

• Your hip is stiff or swollen

Hip replacement surgery can be performed

• Total replacement : It consist of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head.

• Half (Hemi) Replacement : It consist of replacing only femoral head in general.

Pre operative instructions

• Full body checkup- Blood investigation

• Cardiac clearance

• Oral cavity check up/ dental clearance

• R/O urine or any other form of infection

Post operative instructions

• To avoid sitting on floor/squatting/use of Indian toilets

• Routine activities like walking/ staircase climbing permitted

• Light sporting activities like swimming/ golf/ driving permitted after 6 weeks to 3 months

How long would the artificial joint last?

• This Prosthesis lasts for 10-15 years.

Why choose Dr. Sachdev ?• Dr. Anshu Sachdev is well known joint

Reconstruction & Arthroscopy Surgeon in Pune, India

• Techniques with he provide successful results by use of: – Latest techniques

– Minimal invasive procedures

– Reasonable cost at best hospitals Computer

– procedure as comfortable as possible

Contact us

• For more knowledge

• Visit us on : http://www.kneeandjointsurgery.com/

• And call us on : 9923406258