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Hip Revision Surgery

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During primary total hip replacement surgery, the hip joint is replaced with an implant or prosthesis made of metal, plastic or ceramic components.

Although most total hip replacements are very successful, problems can develop over time. These problems may require a revision procedure to replace the original components.

Revision hip surgery is performed to repair an artificial hip joint (prosthesis) that has been damaged over time due to an infection, or due to normal wear and tear of the prosthetic hip.

Revision surgery helps to correct the problem so the hip can function normally again and enhance overall quality of life.

Hip Revision Surgery, Hip resurfacing surgery, hip arthroscopy

When is Revision of the Hip Recommended?

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Revision surgery may also be recommended if the following happens:

  • Prosthesis infection – This problem requires treatment to remove the prosthesis, cure the infection and re-implant a new prosthesis.
  • Implant wear and loosening – cemented or press-fit components that were once firmly fixed to the bone can eventually loosen, resulting in a painful hip. Repetitive high-impact activities, excessive body weight, and wear of the plastic liner between the ball and the metal cup may contribute to this problem.
  • Recurrent dislocation – For a hip replacement to work well, the ball must remain inside the socket. Trauma or certain hip positions can sometimes cause the ball to become dislodged from the socket.
  • A periprosthetic fracture  – this is a broken bone that occurs around the components of an implant. These fractures are most often the result of a fall, and often require revision surgery.

What are the benefits of revision of the hip surgery?

The main benefit of having hip revision surgery is relief from pain.

Many patients may find that hip revision surgery improves mobility, strength and coordination of the torso and leg, in addition to improving the appearance of the hip and leg.

Revision surgery may enable patients to return once again to normal activity with a pain-free hip.

A successful revision of the hip surgery also depends on the patient’s diligence with his or her rehabilitation program following surgery.

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Risks & Complications 

Although most patients do not have complications with this surgery, any procedure carries some degree of risk for complications.

In hip revision surgery, these risks include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, blood clots, fracture, nerve palsy, leg length inequality, pulmonary embolism, implant loosening, dislocation of the prosthesis, heterotopic ossification, heart attack and stroke.

Hip Revision Surgery, Hip resurfacing surgery, hip arthroscopy

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Revision of the Hip in Kenya

Hip Revision Surgery

You should speak to your orthopedic surgeons at Nairobi Spine and Orthopaedic Centre about the above stated potential risks and any other concerns you have regarding your surgery.

Specialists at  Nairobi Spine and Orthopaedic Centre have patented new techniques for hip and knee revision surgery, usually resulting in better outcomes and fewer complications.

Recovery from revision hip surgery

Recovery and postoperative care for revision hip surgery is the same as that for total hip replacement surgery.

Patients receive a combination of home healthcare, physical and occupational therapy home health care and other forms of rehabilitation to get back on their feet.

Your doctor provides you with  instructions carefully to reduce your risk of developing complications, including blood clots and infection, during the first several weeks of your recovery.

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