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Total Hip Replacement in Kenya
Extensive Care to Reduce Hip Pain
Total hip replacement, also called total hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint with a prosthesis (an artificial joint).
The damaged femoral head is removed and replaced with a metal stem that is placed into the hollow center of the femur. The femoral stem may be either cemented or “press fit” into the bone.
A metal or ceramic ball is placed on the upper part of the stem. This ball replaces the damaged femoral head that was removed.
The damaged cartilage surface of the socket (acetabulum) is removed and replaced with a metal socket. Screws or cement are sometimes used to hold the socket in place.
A plastic, ceramic, or metal spacer is inserted between the new ball and the socket to allow for a smooth gliding surface.
Why is Total Hip Replacement Needed?
Total hip replacement surgery may be an option after a hip fracture, osteonecrosis or for severe pain due to arthritis, traumatic injury.
If medical treatments are not effectively controlling arthritis pain, hip replacement may be an option.
Benefits of total hip replacement include:
Reduced hip pain
- Increased mobility and movement
- Correction of deformity
- Increased leg strength
- Improved quality of life, ability to return to normal activities
Benefits of total hip replacement?
In most cases, hip surgery relieves the pain of osteoarthritis and makes it possible to perform daily activities more easily.
The steps involved in total hip replacement surgery at NSOC in Kenya include:
Removing the damaged femoral head and replacing it with a metal stem that is placed in the femur’s hollow center; the stem may be cemented or “press fitted” into the bone.
Placing a metal or ceramic ball on the upper part of the stem to replace the damaged femoral head.
Removing the damaged cartilage surface of the socket and replacing it with a metal socket; screws or cement may be used to hold the socket in place.
Inserting a plastic, ceramic or metal spacer between the new ball and the socket to create a smooth gliding surface.
Risks associated with total hip replacement surgery
Complications from nerve blocks such as infection or nerve damage
Blood loss requiring transfusion with its low risk of disease transmission.
Change in leg length, in this case, progressively strengthening and stretching those muscles may help.
Although loosening is rare, with newer implants, your new joint may not become solidly fixed to your bone or may loosen over time, causing pain in your hip. Surgery might be needed to fix the problem.
Recovery after Total Hip Replacement
A physical therapist may help you with some exercises that you can do in the hospital and at home to speed recovery.
Activity and exercise must be a regular part of your day to regain the use of your joint and muscles.
Your physical therapist will recommend strengthening and mobility exercises and will help you learn how to use a walking aid, such as a walker, a cane or crutches.
As therapy progresses, you can increase the weight you put on your leg until you’re able to walk without assistance.
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Total Hip Replacement Surgery in Kenya
After total hip replacement, your new hip joint will reduce the pain you felt before your surgery and increase the range of motion in your joint.
But don’t expect to do everything you could do before the hip became painful.
High-impact activities — such as running or playing basketball — may be too stressful on your artificial joint. But in time, you may be able to swim, play golf, hike or ride a bike comfortably.
