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Retuerma General Hospital
Guinobatan, 4503 Albay, Philippines
Hip Replacement
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Retuerma General Hospital
Guinobatan, 4503 Albay, Philippines
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What you need to know about Hip Replacement in Albay
Before getting Hip Replacement surgery, you might feel pain and inflammation in your joint, your mobility might be decreased and you might experience difficulty in walking because your joint aches. After the surgery, you would feel relief from pain and inflammation. Your movements will be smooth and frictionless.
Hip Replacement or arthroplasty is the surgical removal of a damaged hip joint and replaced by an artificial one. The hip prosthesis is implanted in place of the original hip joint. It is made up of metallic and plastic parts. Surgery can be of two types:
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) - involves the removal of both the acetabulum and head of the femur.
- Partial or Hemi Hip Replacement - only the head of the femur is replaced.
It is usually performed on those with chronic hip pain, often associated with old age, but can also be performed in cases of severe accidents, bone fractures, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone tumors, avascular necrosis, and other bone abnormalities.
What's the Recovery Time for Hip Replacement Procedures in Albay?
Again, the recovery time depends upon your natural healing capacity and will power. Stitches are removed 2 weeks after the surgery. On average, 6 to 12 weeks are needed for complete recovery. Healing time varies in accordance with the type of surgery. In the case of minimally invasive surgery, you might be able to walk on the same day with the help of your medical staff. You can continue to drive 6 weeks after the operation.
What's the Success Rate of Hip Replacement Procedures in Albay?
58% of hip replacement surgeries have been reported to last for 25 years or more. But the average is over 15 years, after which metallic or plastic hip prostheses wear out. The success rate is 90 to 95% after 10 years of surgery. It falls to 80-85% after 20 years. The procedure is extremely effective in restoring your ability to walk and run and these surgeries are almost always successful. They can go wrong only in cases of infection and clot formation. A clot can cause pulmonary embolism and ultimately death, therefore, utmost care should be taken to avoid infection and clot formation.
Other Orthopedics Procedures Available at Retuerma General Hospital
Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Surgery
Bakers Cyst Treatment
Hip Surgery
Joint Injection
Knee Ligament Surgery (PCL)
Metal Implant Removal
De Quervain Syndrome Treatment
Hip Fracture Surgery
Knee Arthroplasty
Knee Arthroscopy
Hammer, Claw, or Mallet Toe Treatment
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) Treatment
Wrist Arthroscopy
Sciatica Treatment
Hip Arthroplasty
Elbow Replacement
Frozen Shoulder Treatment
Ankle Arthroscopy
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Osteoarthritis Treatment
Knee Surgery
Mortons Neuroma Treatment
Orthopedics Consultation
Toe Implant
Trigger Finger Treatment
Bone Fracture Treatment
Foot Surgery
Osteotomy
Knee Ligament Surgery (MCL)
Elbow Surgery
Tennis or Golfers Elbow Treatment
Osteoma Treatment
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Ulnar Nerve Decompression
Hand Surgery
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
Ankle Fusion Surgery
Dupuytrens Contracture Treatment
Hip Arthroscopy
SLAP Tear Repair
Osteomyelitis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroplasty
Shoulder Ligament Repair
Bow Legs Treatment
Bunion Surgery
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Benign Bone Tumor Removal
Clubfoot Treatment
Ankle Surgery
Knee Cartilage Surgery
Knee Ligament Surgery (ACL)
Leg Length Discrepancy (LLD) Treatment
Ganglion Cyst Removal
Knee Replacement
Tendon Repair
Limb Amputation
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