Total Hip Replacement

Hip replacement Treatment Cost in India

Total hip replacement (THR) – also called a Hip Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that re-forms the hip-joint. Hip replacement surgery is the procedure through which the damaged hip-joint is replaced with a prosthetic hip, usually made of metal or plastic. The average cost of unilateral knee replacement ranges from 6000 USD to 7000 USD and for bilateral knee replacement the cost may vary from 9,000 USD to 11,000 USD.

The cost of hip replacement surgery also depends upon the type of implant being used (metal-on-polyethylene, ceramic-on-polyethylene, metal-on-metal, ceramic-on-ceramic, and ceramic-on-metal) and the kind of approach being used (open surgery/robotic/minimally invasive).

Why choose India for Hip Replacement Surgery?

• Affordable Cost
• No waiting time
• Availability of best surgeons
• Use of the latest technology for better success rates and minimal recovery period
• Availability of a variety of implants
• Advanced rehabilitation services

Hotels are located near to the hospitals, and hotels can be provided according to the need of the patient, standard room prices are USD 25 in which air-conditioned, attached bathroom, TV, FREE Wi-Fi, and Breakfast will be there. Note: (5% of all the above expenses. Usually covers - Medicines, unknown expenses).

Hip replacement treatment Hospitals in India

 

Total Hip Replacement Surgery

A total hip replacement (THR) – also called a Hip Arthroplasty- is a surgical procedure that re-forms the hip joint.

Symptoms of Hip replacement

Signs you may need a hip replacement are:-

• Pain persists or recurs over time
• Hip aches during and after exercise
• A ‘grating’ feeling in the hip joint
• Disturbance of sleep due to pain.
• Activity related pain and stiffness limiting your mobility in walking, managing stairs and getting in and out of chairs
• You feel a decrease in hip motion or the degree to which you're able to bend

Hip Replacement Procedure:

Cemented procedure: – The cemented procedure utilizes a doughy substance mixed at the time of surgery that is introduced between the artificial component and the bone.

Non-cemented procedure: – Artificial joint covered with a material that allows bone tissue to grow into the metal. A tight bond of scar tissue if formed, which anchors the metal to the bone. This is called cement less total hip replacement.

Post – Operative Care
Postoperative care begins with a team approach of health professionals within the hospital with special emphasis on Physiotherapy regime. The regime is focused on Circulation, Range of motion, Mild muscle strengthening exercises, Gait training, deep breathing exercises. These are all centred on getting the patient back to doing Activities of Daily Living.

Benefits of Hip Replacement Surgery:

The general goal of total hip replacement is designed to provide painless and unlimited standing, sitting, walking, and other normal activities of daily living.

It Improves quality of life and restores mobility.

It has very high success rates, relieves the pain and disability from degenerative arthritis, meniscus tears, osteoarthritis, cartilage defects, and ligament tears.

Artificial joint replacement for arthritis of hip is one of the most successful surgeries of the last century. Individuals are able to begin walking the day following surgery and pain relief is achieved in greater than 95% of people.