Total Hip Replacements
The vascular system of the hip is delicate, so even a small blood clot can stop the blood flow to the hip.
Reasons of hip arthritis
Hip bone fracture.
Long use of steroids or heavy dosage of steroids.
Alcohol consumption.
Tobacco consumption.
Certain blood disorders etc.
Hip Symptoms
Pain while walking.
inability to sit on floor.
Wasting of thigh muscles.
After long time leg length discrepancy.
After hip replacement surgery, patient can do everything a normal person can do. No need to take rest, patient can walk even on operation day after surgery that too with full weight bearing
Implant types
Metal On Metal (MOM)
Metal On Poly (MOP)
Ceramic On Poly (COP)
Ceramic On Ceramic (COC)
MOP < COP < COC in this order Longevity increases
Implant types Indian and Imported
According to data longevity of implant is between 20 – 40 years
