Partial Hip Replacement in Delhi

In case of a fractured neck of the femur in elderly patients, it is required when blood supply to the ball or head of the femur cannot be restored. In such cases Hemi replacement / partial replacement.

Investigations are done before Hemi replacement/ partial replacement for checking for fitness for Hemi replacement/ partial replacement of the hip. Investigations usually talk about the general medical fitness of an individual. As the patient will require anesthesia, if there is some problem, the underlying medical condition can be treated or controlled before surgery. It helps in reducing the chances of complications during and after surgery.

Usually, the surgery takes 1-2 hours.

Pain after hemi replacement/ partial replacement of the hip is minimal or painless in patients who indicated using an epidural catheter. After the removal of the epidural catheter ice packing, pain medications and physical therapy helps to reduce pain to the larger extent

If Hemi replacement/ partial replacement of hip went normal without any complications and the patient was not suffering from other diseases like diabetes, hypertension, asthma etc., patient is usually discharged after 2- 3 days. But this duration may vary depending on surgeon preferences.

The patient will be able to walk the next day of Hemi replacement/ partial hip replacement with some support. But it will be able to join routine work after a few weeks to a month depending on the individual and the extent of surgery.

Usually within a month after hemi replacement hip, you will be able to drive.

People having desk jobs can return to activity usually within a month after surgery, but if it requires a field job or heavy work patients will have to wait for 6 – 8 weeks.

The ideal age for hemi replacement/ partial replacement of the hip is between 65-80 years but it can be done at any age depending on the medical condition of the patient and the severity of the disease with proper consultation from the surgeon.

It depends on the patient's haemoglobin before and after hemi replacement/ partial hip replacement. Blood can be donated by patient relatives or arranged from a community blood bank.

The patient will be able to walk within a few hours to one day after Hemi replacement/ partial hip replacement with the help of a walker or cane. The patient will be able to walk without support within a few days to weeks, depending on pain tolerance, physical therapy and surgeons' advice.

You will be able to take a shower after 2-3 days. But you can only take a bath or swim after 6 weeks.

The patient will be able to climb stairs after discharge from the hospital but with a rule of using the unaffected leg as a leading leg.

Yes, you can after having a fit to fly certificate from the doctor concerned. Also, the patient may set off the alarm, so promptly tell the security in charge about Hemi replacement/ partial hip replacement.

Swelling may occur in the lower limb after hemi replacement/ partial hip replacement for 6 months. It usually resolves with ice packing and elevation of the limb. In case of difficulty breathing and excessive pain, contact your surgeon immediately.

Risks may include stiffness of the hip, infection, damage to nerves, implant loosening and failure, dislocation, and fracture. In case of any fever, chills, swelling or discharge from the operative site, contact your surgeon immediately.

Most people will resume daily activities with proper follow-up care and physical therapy.

It depends on patient activity, age and overall health. But the average hip lasts for 10-15 years.

It depends on the hospital category chosen by patients and the type of implant discussed. At Simpainortho.com, we have tried to reduce the cost of surgery and hospital expenses and included complete after-surgery services, which patients require after surgery because we know treatment doesn't end at the patient's discharge. To ensure the quick recovery of patients in simpainortho.com, we believe that a patient requires expert care within the most comfortable surroundings until he can join routine activities. So, we have made different packages for different patients according to need, and that too at the most affordable prices.

Most insurances have included Hemireplacement of hip/ partial replacement of hip joint surgery.