Why Visit India For Low Cost of Total Hip Replacement Surgery in World Class Hospitals?
A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased cartilage and bone of the hip joint is surgically replaced with artificial materials. A total hip replacement (THR) - also called a hip arthroplasty.
A standard hip replacement operation takes 2-3 hours. The patient may be given a choice of general, spinal, or epidural anesthesia.
An incision is made of 8-12 in (20-30 cm) long down the side of the patient’s upper thigh. The surgeon may then choose to enter the joint itself from the side, back, or front. The back approach is the most common. The ligaments and muscles under the skin are then separated.
Once inside the joint, the surgeon separates the head of the femur from the acetabulum and removes the head. The doctor removes the head from the femur (thigh bone) and reams away the surface of the socket.
The modular prosthetic hip replacement system used today has three components - the femoral stem, the femoral head, and the acetabulum. Each component has multiple available sizes which allow for a custom fit. The components are made of cobalt chrome stainless steel and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. Prosthesis implantation may be cemented or cementless (press-fit).
After selecting the correct size for the patient, the surgeon inserts the acetabular component. The acetabulum is then reamed to accept a plastic cup. The ball and socket are then replaced into normal position. Both of these implants can be fastened into the bone with or without special cement.
Today, both cementless (also called uncemented and porous-coated) and cemented hip replacements offer patients effective, long-term relief.
1. Cemented Procedure:
The cemented procedure utilizes a doughy substance mixed at the time of surgery that is introduced between the artificial component and the bone. This type of fixation in total hips remains the gold standard. Depending upon their health and bone density, people over the age of 60 will receive this type of joint fixation.
2. Noncemented Procedure:
Despite its common use, not all individuals are candidates for a cemented hip. A tight bond of scar tissue if formed, which anchors the metal to the bone. This is called a cementless total hip replacement. This type surgery is technically more sensitive, requiring a more exact fit of the metal component to the femur. The surgeon then secures a metal head (ball) and stem into the femur either by a press fit or with bone cement. The doctor places the ball into the cup and takes your new hip through a range of motion to ensure proper stability and mobility.
You will then be sent to the recovery room where your health care team will monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.
The cost of a total hip implant varies, depending on the type of implant used. Typically, a total hip procedure includes four major implant components and the total implant price ranges from $4000 to $6000 (USD). Standard total hip replacement surgery is generally covered by most insurance plans.
In wockhartdt hospital, Mumbai for hip resurfacing cost will be approximately as under:
In India ($) 8,500 or USA ($) 55,000 or UK (GBP) 15,000
There are approximately 150,000 artificial hip joints implanted annually in the United States, with the success rate over 90%. New materials used in total hip replacement are very durable and are expected to last more than 10 years in 90% of individuals receiving total hips.
Total hip replacement, hip resurfing and other most advanced computer navigated joint replacement surgery is done at well know and JCI accreditation hospitals in India such as Apollo Hospital in Mumbai, Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai, Apollo Speciality Hospital in Chennai, MOIT hospital, Chennai etc. which compares with the USA & U.K.
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