preop® Orthopedic: Hip Replacement Patient Education
www.preop.com Patient ED @ 617-379-1582 INFO You doctor has recommended that you undergo hip replacement surgery. But what exactly does that mean? The hip joint is the place where the thighbone - called the femur - and the hipbone - called the pelvis - meet. As you walk, the ball-shaped end of the thigh moves within a cuplike depression on the side of the hip. As long as the thigh can move smoothly against the hip, you are able to walk comfortably. But over time, especially in patients who suffer from arthritis or rheumatism, the hip joint can wear down. Cartilage, the tissue that cushions the bones and makes it possible for them to move smoothly against each other can wear away. When this happens, the bones rub together causing pain and even restricting the ability to walk. * In some cases, hip surgery is recommended for people who have suffered a hip fracture. * No matter what the cause, one of the most effective ways to fix a damaged hip is to replace it surgically. In this procedure, the ball-shaped bone at the top of the thigh is removed and replaced with a metal substitute. The hip socket is widened and lined with a smooth pad that allows the metal ball joint to move more freely against the pelvis. Hip replacement surgery is a major operation, but your doctor believes that the procedure — followed up with physical therapy and time to heal — will result in reduced pain and greater mobility. So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons …
thanks friend,i will be operated on march 9…hope to chat with after my operation..thanks again.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
@night6911 god with bro wish u all the best
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Had Perthes when I was younger, I am 24 now and guess what… D-Day for this is coming… I suspect that Im having it done this year as my Hip is totally screwed. Grown into place.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
dude did the pain started like between ur pelvis and ur femur bone like u cannot twist it around right? and if that is then i m screwed.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
@night6911 dude were u overwieght?
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Guys i have a upper right leg hip tendonites
and its fine sometimes the pain comes sometime sit goes
i did xray
they said no cure for it the cure is in time
it will heal
some help like exersizes or stuff?
thanks alot
Rooof
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
can hip ligaments be repaired
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
My sister thighs rub together and she is not even fat and she is very concious of it she cant wear shot pants without they ride up….how does she change that
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Plastic (polyethylene) creates wear particles and debris builds up
recent break-throughs artificial Diamond on metal last longer reducing the wear
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
can u tell me ur experience with hip replacement.. am 35 years and am having arthritis in my hip since 2005. i am totaly disable now i am not able to do anything even hardly to stand up.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Good advice. At the same time, it is okay to need more pain control. Pain is a very personal experience — everyone feels, perceives, and deals with it differently.
There is no rush to “get going” since your supporting muscles, tendons, and ligaments need time to get back to being strong enough to prevent the new hip from popping right out.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
In about 95% of cases it will take away all your pain and markedly increase your mobility.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Metal on plastic will last 10 to 20 years depending on how active you are. Metal on metal or ceramic on ceramic are expected to last up to 40 or more years but there has been less experience with metal on metal and ceramic on ceramic and the jury is still out on them.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
i hope u feel better and sorry to hear that
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I a m getting a hip replacement on may 13 i go for pre op today i have arthritis really bad i had a accident back in 1997 and broke my hip in 3 places but over the years arthritis set in and my ball of the hip is deteriorating as we hope this takes away alot of the pain
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
alright, i am 26 years old have suffered my whole life from birth when I was born with my left hip dislocation. My hip either needs a Hip Resurfacing or hip replacements, most likely going to be a hip replacements either is fine with me. will see what the CT scan on my hip reveales in depth.. if anything I will go for the replacement, because it is really bad..
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
I just had a hip replacement (12 days ago), and even now, I notice a major improvement in movement, and a lot less pain!
Of course, it will take a few months more of training to get the full effect, but so far, I can highly recommend this for those with a qualifying diagnosis of the hip.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm
This is a note to whoever made this video:
Cut the music, seriously. I felt like I was watching the exorcist of hip replacement.
March 11th, 2010 at 7:46 pm