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Aftercare for hip revision surgery is essentially the same as for hip replacement surgery. The major difference is that some patients with very weak bones are asked to use canes or walkers
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIn general, hip revision surgery has less favorable outcomes than first-time replacement surgery. The greater length and complexity of the procedure often require a longer hospital stay
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Can you have a baby naturally with a hip replacement?
Not as a direct result of hip replacement surgery! But should be no reason to becoming pregnant in the normal manner.
Do you need to be concerned that your hip replacement joint squeaks?
A replacement hip should not be squeaking. Contact your surgeon regarding this. There may be a recall on the replacement hip, or there may be a more simple solution. Do not assume that this is normal.
What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?
Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement
Should you weigh more after a hip replacement?
On average, yes, the replacement parts do weigh a bit more than the natural bone.
Best Hip replacement surgeons in Chennai?
Hip Replacement or hip arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to treat the damaged portion of the hip. A person who performs this procedure by making certain incisions to remove the damaged part of the hip and replacing them with prosthetic implants is a Hip Replacement surgeon.
Would i be too young at sixty six for a hip replacement?
If you need a hip replacement, then age is not an issue.
How soon after hip replacement surgery can I donate blood?
blood plasma donation after total hip replacement
What is hip arthropathy?
Hip arthroplasty is a hip replacement. Arthropathy is any joint disease.
How long after hip replacement should pain go away?
If an elbow replacement is any indicator you dont see much joy for about 3 weeks.
Is a total hip replacement a recommended treatment for subluxation?
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
Why does your hip replacement joint squeak?
You should have your hip checked annually with an x-ray to look for wear. Squeaking can also be linked to ceramic on ceramic implants.
What is the diff - between hip replacement and hip revision?
Hip replacements can be both. But a revision is simply when they have to re-operate, or revise an exisiting hip replacement, often by putting a new one in.
