Monday 25 July 2016

Know more about the most common joint replacement - hip joint replacement surgery

You might have about hip joint replacement surgery because so far knee and hip joint replacement cases and surgeries are most commonly done with absolute ease! In medical terms, hip replacement surgery is also called as hip arthroplasty. Hip replacement surgery is done either done with the entire hip or a part of hip. The replacement is done with an artificial device which will help in easing the pain. Person becomes disable when a body part doesn’t work. This replacement surgery helps in getting rid of the disability as well. Hip replacement has the maximum successful cases and this is a complete boon in the field of medicine!

Hip replacement surgery is basically of two types: -
(1) Hemi arthroplasty 
(2) Total hip arthroplasty
When and which replacement needs to be done is completely doctors call! He knows it better as in what is best for the patient.
Hip replacement surgery might be required in following cases: -
Osteoporosis is a major risk factor which can lead to issues in the hip joint which might require replacement surgery to heal!
Obesity. Extra weight might put the pressure on hip joint to fall off!

Rheumatoid arthritis is another big causes which might end up with hip replacement surgery.
Overall health. Deficiency of major and minor nutrients matter do. Low calcium and vitamin D in the body can make your bone porous which is like inviting diseases! By- Dt. Trishala Chopra

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