Hip Joint Replacement (HR) specialist in Lahore

Hip replacement (HR) is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant. HR surgery can be generally performed to relieve arthritis pain or repair hip fractures. It is also one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic operations with the hip replacements lasting up to 25+ years, though this can vary widely depending on multiple factors. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 450,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States alone.

Most known Causes of Hip Pain:

Out of the others reason, the most common cause related to prolonged/chronic hip pain and disability is considered because of Arthritis. When we talk about Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis are the most common forms of this disease.

• Osteoarthritis: This form of Arthritis is an age-related “wear and tear” type. It generally occurs in people with middle age. It can also be faced often in individuals with a family history of arthritis.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an autoimmune disease (An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body.) in which the synovial membrane becomes inflamed and also gets thickened. Such chronic inflammation/swelling can damage the cartilage which leads to severe pain and stiffness. That is why it is also known as “inflammatory arthritis.”
• Osteonecrosis: This form is an injury to the hip that can lead to dislocation or fracture that may limit the blood supply to the femoral head. The lack of blood supply can cause the surface of the bone to collapse. Other than injury, some other diseases can also become a cause of osteonecrosis.
• Post-traumatic arthritis: This is caused due to a serious hip injury or bone fracture. The cartilage may become damaged and can initiate hip pain and stiffness with the passage of time.
• Childhood hip disease: After birth, some infants and children even face hip problems. Although the problems can be effectively treated during the childhood, it may still become a reason for arthritis afterward in life. It happens as the hip may not be able to grow ordinarily thus causing the joint surfaces to be affected.

When Hip Replacement Surgery Is Recommended:

There can be many causes when a doctor may recommend you hip replacement surgery. People with following conditions can benefit from hip replacement surgery:

• Hip pain that restrict day to day activities like walking or bending and movement.
• Hip pain that lingers even while resting in either case of day or night.
• Difficulty in a hip that bounds your ability to move or lift the leg.
• Insufficient pain relief from anti-inflammatory medications, physiotherapy or walking supports.

Patients for Surgery
There are no absolute age or weight restrictions applies when it comes to total hip replacements.
Most of the times, any recommendations for surgery are made based on a patient’s pain and disability, but not based on their age.

Hip Joint Replacement Orthopaedic Evaluation:

Here are some of the important factors an orthopedic surgeon evaluation covers;

• Medical history: Gathering information about your general health, any medication you are already taking, daily routine, and any previous treatment you have been through.
• Physical examination: Assessment of hip mobility, movement, strength, and alignment at the time of checkup.
• X-rays: This will help to analyze the extent of damage area or deformity in your hip.
• MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, may be additionally required to view and understand the condition of the bone and soft tissues of your hip joint.