Chung-Ang University Hospital

Dogok dong, Seoul, South Korea
Total review: 2
Est. 1994

Hip Replacement

Starting from $505,000

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Chung-Ang University Hospital

Dogok dong, Seoul, South Korea
Total review: 2

Established

1994

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Hip Replacement at Chung-Ang University Hospital

What does Chung-Ang University Hospital offer patients?

Chung-Ang University Hospital, located in Dogok dong, Seoul, South Korea offers patients Hip Replacement procedures among its total of 117 available procedures, across 21 different specialties
. The cost of a Hip Replacement procedure ranges from ฿505,000 to ฿789,500, whilst the national average price is approximately ฿539,050.

How many specialists are there and what accreditation's have been awarded to Chung-Ang University Hospital?

There is currently a lack of information available on the specialists practicing at the Hospital, and they are not accredited by any recognized accreditations institutes

Facility Services Available at Chung-Ang University Hospital

Airport pickup
Cafe
Free Wifi
International newspapers
Pharmacy
Phone in the room
Private rooms for patients available
Restaurant
Special dietary requests accepted
Translation services
TV in the room

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What you need to know about Hip Replacement in Seoul

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:

  1. Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) - involves the removal of both the acetabulum and head of the femur.
  2. 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 Seoul?

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 Seoul?

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.

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