Orthopedics & Traumatology Specialist Prof. Dr. Tolga Tüzüner | Hip and Knee Prosthesis, Sports Traumatology, Fracture & Dislocation, Osteoporosis, Arthroscopy
Hip replacement surgery is an operation performed to stop joint damage, increase mobility and relieve the patient's pain in patients with severe damage to the hip joint. Hip joints may be damaged due to congenital hip dislocation, damage to the hip joint due to trauma, or advanced osteoporosis. In hip replacement surgery, the damaged joint is replaced with an artificial joint made of cobalt chrome or titanium.
Hip replacement surgery is usually performed on patients older than 65 years of age. For young patients, non-surgical treatments (medication, physical therapy, etc.) are recommended instead of hip replacement surgery. However, if the patient's walking distance is less than 300 meters and the patient experiences severe pain, hip replacement surgery can be performed before the age of 65. Hip replacement surgery can be performed with total hip replacement or partial hip replacement. The orthopedic specialist decides which type of prosthesis is suitable for the patient. In some patients, only the hip joint needs to be replaced, while in some patients, both the hip bone and the hip bone socket need to be replaced.
In preparation for hip replacement surgery, the patient is given the necessary tests and examinations. If there is an infection in the patient's body, the presence of infection can be eliminated with the use of medication. However, if the patient uses medications regularly, the use of these medications is controlled or discontinued in a controlled manner. After hip replacement surgery, patients are discharged within an average of one week.
After hip replacement surgery, it takes an average of 4-8 weeks for patients to return to their daily lives. During this process, it is important for patients to regularly use the medications prescribed by the doctor and not to skip routine check-ups. However, the application of physical therapy movements is important for the healing process of patients. It is also important for patients to pay attention to their diet after hip replacement surgery.
Hip replacement surgery takes an average of 2-4 hours. Surgery duration may vary depending on the type of hip prosthesis and the experience of the doctor.
Complications After Hip Replacement Surgery
There is a risk of deep vein thrombosis and infection after hip replacement surgery. In order to minimize these risks, it is important for the patient to be careful about medication use and to walk at regular intervals after the surgery. In case of situations such as loosening or dislocation of the prosthesis, which is one of the main complications that may be encountered in prosthesis surgeries, the patient should not make any harmful movements and should pay attention to his movements in walking, climbing stairs and physical therapy practices.
