Hip joint. Replacement with implant

The hip joint can be compared to a ball joint. It serves to connect the thigh to the pelvic bones. All surfaces of this joint to reduce friction during movement are covered with a layer of cartilage. Exposure to various factors can cause damage to this layer. There are cases when pathology can be eliminated by drug therapy.

However, with extensive damage, effective treatment does not exist. The only thing that can save a person is an artificial hip joint. Replacement is performed with the diagnosis of "osteoarthritis". This disease occurs due to age-related changes. Pathology is also the result of various injuries or ailments.

Hip joint. Replacement. Indications

The main thing that causes the need for endoprosthetics is the ineffectiveness of the therapy, as well as the increasing limitation of movements, which is accompanied by pain. Developing osteoarthritis leads to loss of ability to work. Moreover, the disease promotes a sedentary lifestyle. To avoid these consequences, an operation is possible to implant an artificial joint.

Types of prostheses

In the event that a person suffers from the fact that his hip joint is affected, replacing damaged parts is the most appropriate method of treatment. The most common was total endoprosthetics. It is made with the replacement of the head of the hip bone, as well as the place of its conjugation with the bone. The service life of such a prosthesis is fifteen years. This operation is most often recommended for elderly patients. The advantage of this method is the additional support that the prosthesis has for weak and fragile bones.

Just a few years ago, a prosthesis with a shortened leg was developed. This innovation avoids the removal of a large amount of bone during surgery. The prosthesis is inserted only into the upper part of the hip bone. It should be borne in mind that patients suffering from osteoporosis, this operation is not performed.

If a hip joint is affected in a person, replacing the cartilage layer also gives excellent results in restoring the motor functions. A patient with this technique inserts a cap denture. It is installed on the damaged surface, which is pre-treated. When moving, the head of the implant with its convex part slides along the hollow produced artificially into the bones of the body. Prosthesis is made of synthetic material.

Hip replacement. Postoperative period

The duration of rehabilitation, as a rule, is twelve months. With a successful operation, as well as with gentle motor conditions, the patient is able to fully restore static-locomotor functions.

Hip replacement clinics, where endoprosthetics are made, conduct an initial course of rehabilitation of their patients. It is carried out on an outpatient basis. The medical staff teaches the patient to sit, get out of bed, stand, and walk, without using outside help.

The most important component of recovery is exercise. They should be carried out quietly, slowly and effortlessly. Sharp movements are impermissible.

Patients should observe certain precautions during the postoperative period . It is important to avoid falling and avoid sudden movements that promote dislocation of the head of the prosthesis. During the exercises it is forbidden to take analgesics.