Hip Replacement Surgery is a surgical procedure in which the damaged parts of your hip joints are removed and replaced with an artificial ball and socket. The surgery particularly involves removing the infected or diseased bone and cartilage from the hip joint. In its place, a ceramic or metal prosthetic joint is inserted to heal the patients from extreme pain and inability to perform day-to-day activities and improve their quality of life.

Types of Hip Replacement Surgery 

Primarily, there are three types of hip replacement surgery. The orthopaedic surgeon will determine your condition and conclude which type of surgery is required in your case based on the current condition of your hip joint.

The three types of hip replacement surgery are as follows:

• Total Hip Replacement surgery 

In total hip replacement surgery, the orthopaedic surgeon will remove and replace your entire hip joint with a prosthetic or an artificial hip joint. In this surgical procedure, the femoral head of the thigh bone is called the femur, and the acetabulum’s bottom socket is replaced. Total hip replacement is more common and preferred by patients because it caters to the wide problems like better pain relief, addressing joint pain, increasing the success of the surgery, and replacing the artificial prosthetic after a few years is not required.

• Partial Hip Replacement surgery 

Partial hip replacement surgery is rare and usually not preferred by the orthopaedic surgeons. The surgical procedure involves removing only one part of the hip joint, particularly the femoral head or the ball of the hips. It is usually performed when the patient is suffering from one side of hip pain, particularly after some injury or trauma, or to remove certain types of tumors. The surgery is performed to provide relief from acute pain, and helps to restore mobility. 

• Hip Resurfacing 

Hip Resurfacing is a surgical procedure performed to repair the damage that occurs inside the hip joint. The damaged or infected portion of the hip joint is replaced with a ceramic or a metal cap on the femoral head, leaving the other parts undisturbed. This surgery is more common in younger patients with hip arthritis as it allows the preservation of the natural and normal function of the hip while replacing the damaged part only.

Causes of Hip Replacement Surgery 

If you are suffering from acute pain in your hip joints, or unable to perform the basic functions, or have some previous injury or trauma, then consulting with an orthopedist will help you know the exact cause. Some causes of Hip Replacement surgery are as follows:

• Osteoarthritis 

This is the most common cause of arthritis, which affects the joints. This affects the cartilage in the bone, and with time it wears away, which causes bones to rub against each other. Osteoarthritis or Hip arthritis causes extreme pain and stiffness in your hip joints, difficulty in bending your waist, and restricts mobility, making it difficult to perform day-to-day activities. Some patients experience a grinding or locking sensation when they move their hip joints. Total hip replacement surgery is the best treatment to heal the damaged joints; young patients can go for hip resurfacing if certain parts of their hip joint function normally.

• Osteonecrosis or Avascular Necrosis 

Avascular Necrosis or Osteonecrosis is a painful condition when the blood supply in the bone tissue stops due to blockage, or infection. It eventually weakens the bones, and they wear down over time. The most common cause of avascular necrosis that leads to hip replacement surgery is hip fractures, which dislocate the hip, and the joints are not aligned at their place. To restore mobility, and provide relief from excess pain, total hip replacement surgery is performed, and the damaged joint is removed and a prosthetic joint is placed.

• Hip Impingement 

Hip Impingement is a condition that causes pinching or rubbing sensation inside the hip joints. This is commonly caused when the natural shape of the hip joint creates friction, and the normal functions are disrupted. It causes pain, stiffness, and trouble in moving. Total hip replacement surgery can replace the joints and restore their function. 

When do you need Hip Replacement surgery?

Hip replacement surgery is a surgical procedure that is usually performed when non-surgical practices, such as physical therapies, medications, etc, do not work properly.

Some conditions when you need hip joint replacement surgery are as follows:

• Acute and chronic pain, inflammation, and stiffness of the hip joint that causes restricted mobility.
• When persistent pain affects the quality of life and sleep.
• When it gets difficult to perform the basic functions like walking, climbing stairs, bending, etc. 

Cost of Hip Replacement Surgery in India

The hip replacement surgery cost in India depends on various factors like, the type of surgery, you are choosing, experience of the orthopaedic surgeon, city, where the surgery is performed, the type of artificial implant that is used for the surgery.

On an average, hip replacement surgery in India costs between ₹ 1,50,000 to ₹ 4,00,000. 

Generally total replacement hip surgery costs more than other types because of the replacement of the entire hip joint. The average cost of total hip replacement surgery in all the metropolitan cities ranges between ₹2,50,000 to ₹ 4,00,000 while the cost for partial hip replacement surgery lies between ₹ 1,80,000 to ₹ 2,00,000. 

If you are suffering from joint pain for a long time and it is restricting your ability to perform you must consult The Bone Clinic about your present condition and the type of surgery required in your case. The experienced orthopaedic surgeon in Dwarka, Delhi perform the surgery that will reduce the pain, and improve your quality of life.