I had hip replacement surgery 2 years 2 1/2 months ago and my upper thigh is still numb! I was told it could be up to three years until I get the numbness to go away! I have until 2013 to look forward to finding out.
If an elbow replacement is any indicator you dont see much joy for about 3 weeks.
After hip replacement surgery the patient can stay 3 to 4 days in the hospital, after that they will be release to go home if they have someone who can assist them. If they do not have assistance at home they will be sent to a rehabilitaion center.
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It will hurt to move your hip. If you experience this go see a doctor immedialetly.
This question should have been posed in another way, "Is there any chance of subluxation/luxation of a hip, no matter with or without hip prosthesis?"... And the answer is YES....so if you go for a total hip replacement, remember that you might unfortunately experience subluxations here too.. Sincerely, H.A.Khan
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Hey mate I suggest you wait a good solid 4 to 5 months because sometimes it takes awhile for the hip to replace but if u feel comfortable at 3 or 4 months go but better safe then sorry
Hip replacement surgery can be performed in a general hospital with a department of orthopaedic surgery, but is also performed in specialized clinics or institutes for joint disorders
I got my staples out 2 weeks after surgery and the nurse said no baths or jacuzzis for 3 weeks after staples were removed... I'm waiting 6 weeks after surgery to swim or hot tub just to be safe
I had a graph done (bottom right) 11 weeks ago. I will go in the two implants next year. I still have numbness in my lip and most of my chin. I'm not sure if this is normal...sure wish I had feeling.
If you have ever heard of medical tourism you know there are many options of traveling to different country and have specific treatment for less money but same quality as in your home country. The cost and benefits of hip replacement surgery are many. For example if you want/would like to travel to Mexico for hip replacement surgery, you would be operated by the surgeons that has the same education as ones in U.S. as they went to United States for additional education. So, about quality of work - same or better as in America. This video can elaborate more about hip replacement in Mexico, cost and benefits of orthopedic surgery abroad. Also, India is one of the top places medical travelers choose to go for various orthopedic treatments. It might seem too far to travel, but if you compare costs, benefits, aftercare and having the opportunity to travel for a holiday as well, you will make good life decision. So, no matter where you choose to go abroad for medical tourism and hip replacement surgery, make sure you have done your homework and choose the best for you.
The epidural numbs the body from the waist down but doesn't cause you to go to sleep. However in some procedures, they also give you a sedating medication which wipes out all memory of the procedure and events in the OR.