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Anterior Hip Replacement

Multimedia Health EducationAnterior Hip Replacement

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION CONTENT

1 . Normal Hip Anatomya. Introduction

b. Normal Hip Anatomy

2 . Arthritic Hip a. What is Arthritis?

b. Hip Arthrithis

3 . Surgical Procedure a. Surgical Treatment

b. Post Operative Carec. Risks and Complications

c. Diagnosis

INTRODUCTION

Anterior Hip Replacement is a minimally invasive hip surgery to replace the hip joint without cutting through any muscles. The surgical procedure involves a small incision in front of the hip, anterior, as opposed to an incision on the side or back of the hip. It is referred to as a muscle sparing surgery because no muscles are cut to access the hip joint enabling a quicker return to normal activity.

In order to understand anterior hip replacement and its benefits over traditional hip surgery, it is important to understand the normal anatomy of the hip.


Unit 1: Normal Hip Anatomy

Normal Hip AnatomyThe thigh bone, femur, and the pelvis, acetabulum, join to form the hip joint. The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur, or thigh bone, and the “socket” is the cup shaped acetabulum. The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain free movement in the joint.

(Refer fig. 1)


(Fig. 1)

The cartilage cushions the joint and allows the bones to move on each other with smooth movements.This cartilage does not show up on X-ray, therefore you can see a “joint space” between the femoral head and acetabular socket.

(Fig. 2)

Ilium(Refer fig. 2)

Ischium(Refer fig. 3)

(Fig. 3)

(Fig. 4)

Pubis(Refer fig. 4)

Unit 1: Normal Hip Anatomy


Acetabulum(Refer fig. 5)

(Fig. 5)

Femur(Refer fig. 6)

(Fig. 6)

Cartilage(Refer fig. 7)

(Fig. 7)

PelvisThe pelvis is a large, flattened, irregularly shaped bone, constricted in the center and expanded above and below. It consists of three parts: the ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Femur

The socket, acetabulum, is situated on the outer surface of the bone and joins to the head of the femur to form the hip joint.

The femur is the longest bone in the skeleton. It joins to the pelvis, acetabulum, to form the hip joint.

The upper part is composed of the Femoral head, Femoral neck, and Greater and Lesser Trochanters.

Unit 2: Arthritic Hip


What is Arthritis?

Arthritis is a general term covering numerous conditions where the joint surface (cartilage) wears out. The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain free movement in the joint. This surface can wear out for a number of reasons; often the definite cause is not known. When the articular cartilage wears out, the bone ends rub on one another and cause pain. There are numerous conditions that can cause arthritis and often the exact cause is never known. In general, but not always, it affects people as they get older and is called Osteoarthritis.

Other causes include

Childhood disorders such as a dislocated hip, Perthe’s disease, or slipped epiphysis

Growth abnormalities of the hip, such as a shallow socket, may lead to premature arthritis

Trauma (fracture)

Increased stress from overuse

Avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply)

Infection

Connective tissue disorders

Obesity the additional weight puts extra force through your joints which can lead to arthritis over a period of time.

Inflammation such as in Rheumatoid arthritis

(Fig. 8)

Hip Arthritis

The cartilage lining is thinner than normal or completely absent. The degree of cartilage damage and inflammation varies with the type and stage of arthritis.

In an arthritic hip:

(Fig. 9)

The capsule of the arthritic hip is swollen.The joint space is narrowed and irregular in line; this can be seen in an X-ray image.

Bone spurs or excessive bone can also build up around the edges of the joint.

The combinations of these factors make the arthritic hip stiff and limit activities due to pain or fatigue.

Unit 2: Arthritic Hip


DiagnosesHip conditions should be evaluated by an Orthopaedic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment. Your surgeon will perform the following:

(Fig. 10)

Diagnostic Studies may include:

X-rays: a form of electromagnetic radiation that is used to take pictures of bones.

There is no blood test to diagnose osteoarthritis.

Medical History Physical Examination

Unit 3: Surgical Procedure


Surgical Procedure Anterior Hip Replacement is performed in a hospital operating room under general or regional anesthetic depending on you and your surgeon’s preference.

You will be placed supine, on your back, on a special operating table that enables the surgeon to perform your hip replacement anteriorly. Flouroscopic imaging is used during the surgery to ensure accuracy of component positioning and to minimize leg length inequality.

(Fig. 11)

(Fig. 12)

The surgeon makes one incision to the front of the hip, about 4 inches long. The surgeon then pushes the muscles aside to access the hip joint to begin the replacement. At no time during the surgery are any muscles cut.

The femur (thigh bone) is separated from the acetabulum (hipbone socket).

The acetabulum (socket) is prepared using a special instrument called a reamer.

The acetabular component is then inserted into the socket. This is sometimes reinforced with screws or occasionally cemented.

(Fig. 13)

A liner, which can be made of plastic, metal or ceramic material, is then placed inside the acetabular component.

(Fig. 14)

(Refer fig. 11 to 18)



Surgical Procedure

The femur (thigh bone) is then prepared. The femoral head which is arthritic is cut off and the bone prepared using special instruments to exactly fit the new metal femoral component.

(Fig. 15)

The femoral component is then inserted into the femur. This may be press fit relying on bone to grow into it or cemented depending on a number of factors such as bone quality and surgeon’s preference.

The real femoral head component is then placed on the femoral stem. This can be made of metal or ceramic. The artificial components are fixed in place.

The surgeon withdraws the instruments and sutures the incision closed. The incision is then covered with a sterile dressing.

(Fig. 18)

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(Refer fig. 11 to 18)



Post Operative Care

After surgery your surgeon will give you guidelines to follow. It is important that you follow your surgeons’ instructions for a safe and successful outcome. Normally, after a traditional hip replacement, your surgeon would give you instructions on hip precautions to prevent dislocating the new joint. Hip precautions are very restrictive and usually include the Following:

Avoid crossing your legs and bending your hip past a right angle.

You should sleep with a pillow between your legs for 6 weeks.

Avoid the combined movement of bending your hip and turning in your foot.

Avoid low chairs.

Avoid bending over to pick things up. Grabbers are helpful as are shoe horns or slip on shoes.

An elevated toilet seat should be used.

For Anterior Hip Replacement patients, however, hip precautions are unnecessary. Because the muscles are not cut, the risk of dislocation is greatly lessened enabling the patient much more freedom of movement after surgery. Rehabilitation is much faster for patients as well due to less muscle trauma during the surgery.

Common post-operative guidelines after Anterior Hip Replacement include the following:

You may bend your hip immediately after surgery and

bear full weight when comfortable.

Your surgeon will prescribe pain medications to keep you

comfortable at home.

Keep the incision clean and dry. You may shower once the dressings are removed unless

otherwise directed by your surgeon.



Post Operative Care

You will be given specific instructions regarding activity and rehabilitation. You will not

have to follow standard hip precautions.

Physical therapy will be ordered to restore normal hip

function and strength.

If you have increasing redness or swelling in the

wound or temperatures over 100.5° you should call your

doctor.

Your hip replacement may go off in a metal detector at the

airport.

Eating a healthy diet and not smoking will promote

healing.

If you are having any procedures such as dental work or any other surgery

you should take antibiotics before and after to prevent infection in your new

prosthesis. Consult your surgeon

for details.

As with any major surgery there are potential risks involved. The decision to proceed with the surgery is made because the advantages of surgery outweigh the potential disadvantages.

(Fig. 19)

Risk and Complications



It is important that you are informed of these risks before the surgery takes place. Complications can be medical (general) or specific to hip replacement surgery. Medical complications include those of the anesthetic and your general well being. Almost any medical condition can occur so this list is not complete. Complications include:

Allergic reaction to medications

Blood loss requiring transfusion with its low

risk of disease transmission

Heart attack, strokes, kidney failure,

pneumonia, bladder infections

Complications from nerve blocks such as infection or

nerve damage

Serious medical problems can lead to ongoing health concerns, prolonged hospitalization, or

rarely death.

(Fig. 20)

The majority of patients suffer no complications following Anterior Hip Replacement, however, complications can occur following Hip surgery and include:

Infection: Infections can occur superficially at the incision site or in the joint space of the hip, a more serious infection.

Fractures: This is rare but can occur during or after surgery. This may prolong your recovery or require further surgery.

Nerve damage: Trauma to nerves may be temporary or permanent and can cause numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness.

Hemarthrosis: A condition caused by excess bleeding into the joint after the surgery is completed. This may require additional surgery to irrigate the joint and evacuate the blood.

Risk and Complications



Blood clots (Deep Venous Thrombosis or DVT): A DVT can form in the calf muscles and can travel to the lung, a life threatening condition called pulmonary embolism. If you get calf pain or shortness of breath at any stage, you should notify your surgeon.

Leg length inequality: It is very difficult to make the leg exactly the same length as the other one. The Anterior approach for Hip Replacement can improve this outcome however, there are some occasions when it is simply not possible to match the leg lengths. All leg length inequalities can be treated by a simple shoe raise on the shorter side.

Wound irritation: Your scar can be sensitive or have a surrounding area of numbness. This normally decreases over time and does not lead to any problems with your new joint.

Wear: All joints eventually wear out. The more active you are the quicker this will occur. In general 80-90% of hip replacements survive 15years.

Failure to relieve pain: This is rare but may occur especially if some pain is coming from other areas such as the spine.

Risk factors that can negatively affect adequate healing after surgery include:

Unit 3: Disclaimer

Although every effort is made to educate you on Anterior Hip Replacement and take control, there will be specific information that will not be discussed. Talk to your doctor or health care provider about any concerns you have about Anterior Hip Replacement.

Disclaimer

You must not proceed until you are confident that you understand this procedure, particularly, the complications.


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