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Though there could be multiple reasons behind this, and a real-time examination of the patient is required to make a proper diagnosis, a probable cause could be the compression of the venous network of the hip region involved in the surgery, due to which the venous return of the ankles and legs, which is primarily via the great saphenous vein draining into femoral vein, gets interrupted, causing pooling of blood and lymph in the lower limb, causing edema and hence swollen leg and ankle.
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What are all-inclusive costs for hip knee and ankle replacement surgeries?
The cost of knee, hip and ankle replacement surgeries usually include only the procedure and the hospitalization. The prosthesis is paid by a patient separately. Rehabilitation period after the surgery is also extra charged. But there are clinics which provide the packages for knee, hip and ankle replacements. The packages usually include the consultation with an orthopedist, the surgery, hospitalization, meals and the transfer to/from an airport.
Would i be too young at sixty six for a hip replacement?
If you need a hip replacement, then age is not an issue.
What landmarks would you use to measure a femur and tibia?
The femur extends from the hip to the patella. So measure from your hip to the knee. The tibia extends from the patella to the ankle. So measure from the knee to the "ankle bone".
What kind of joint is found in the hip and the ankle?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The ankle joint is a hinge joint.
Where can one find more information about hip replacement surgery?
If one were to research about hip replacement surgery they would be able to find an abundance of information from visiting their local doctor. Before heading to a doctor, many questions about hip replacement would be able to be found in a library aswell.
Which can best be treated with a pillow splint?
Either lower leg; hip; ankle/foot; upper leg. I would say the best is the hip.
Is the ankle proximal or distal to the hip?
Distal
What is the abbreviation for a total knee replacement?
No. THR in that context would stand for total hip replacement. TKR would be the acronym for total knee replacement.
What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?
Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement
If I have severe overpronation of left ankle and pes planus is this a cause or significant factor for hip athritis. I am 49 and have been told I will be facing a hip replacement.?
yes, yes, I am 59, me too. Am doing physio and wearing arch supports first though
Which equipment would assist the patient with the activities of daily living with a total hip replacement?
. A patient with a total hip replacement requires special equipment. Which piece of equipment would assist the patient with the activities of daily living?
What is the joint called between the hip and ankle?
knee
