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Hip Replacement Surgery With Cost Effective Rates In India

Author: Kanchan Madan
by Kanchan Madan
Posted: Aug 01, 2018

What is Hip Replacement?

You must be wondering why there is a need of hip replacement surgery in India. Painful hip joint because of arthritis, fractures, injuries or bone tumor is replaced surgically with an artificial joint which is often made up of metal or plastic components. The Hip joint is a ball and socket mechanism that helps a person to move their legs for everyday activities. Though people consider this as a last preference for their pain relief, but it has quit massive success stories in India.

How Hip Replacement Surgery done?

Through the entire procedure you are injected with general anesthesia to relax your muscles and put you into a temporary sleep. This will forbid you from feeling any pain during the surgery or have any awareness of the procedure. A spinal anesthetic may be given to help prevent pain as an alternative. Damaged cartilage is removed and the replaced socket part is attached to the hip bone.

Hip replacement approach usually uses standard protocol but these days (8-10 inches cut along the side of hip). Some doctors these days are practicing minimally-invasive technique. In the minimally-invasive approach, doctors make one to two cuts from 2 to 5 inches long but the standard procedure is followed. However the small cut reduces blood loss, shorten hospital stays, reduce scar appearance and speed healing.

Its reported that people over the age of 60 has osteoarthritis to some extent. However, people in their 20s and 30s can get osteoarthritis, although there are certain reasons, such as joint injury or repetitive joint stress from overuse. The ideal age for replacement is 65 years.

When To See A Doctor for My Hip Surgery?

  • 1. Joint aching and soreness, especially with movement
  • 2. Pain after overuse or after long periods of inactivity
  • 3. Stiffness after periods of rest
  • 4. Joint Swelling

What is Cost of Hip Replacement Surgery?

Hip replacement surgeries in developed countries are very expensive and hence, it is not at all affordable for everyone. The cost of surgery might differ from one state to another for example the hip replacement cost in Delhi may differ with the surgery cost in Mumbai. But it will still be cheaper than the surgery cost offered by other countries. The average cost of hip replacement surgery is around in Indian Rupees 300,000- 800,000.

Which Hospital to Visit for Hip Replacement Surgery In India?

  • 1. Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj New Delhi.
  • 2. Metro hospital, Noida.
  • 3. Primus super specialty hospital, New Delhi.

There are certain conditions which require hip replacements those conditions includes Avascular necrosis, Rheumatoid arthritis, broken hip socket, primary osteoarthritis, Dysplasia, hip fractures. India provides shorter hip replacements, Ceramic hip replacements, and Total hip replacements. India is one the go to places for hip replacement surgeries because all the procedures are practiced in supervision of skilled doctors. Hip replacement procedures need physical therapist which is recommended by surgeons, who are committed to help you to get maximum movement after the surgery. They mostly use minimal invasive approach. Patients are provided with insights about implants and the material used by the doctors. Individual care and attention is given to the patients.

Conclusion

Advancement in technology and under the precision of skilled doctors put India in the lead of hip replacement surgeries.

Reference:

http://www.tour2india4health.com/blog/hip-surgery-india/minimally-invasive-hip-replacement-by-dr-gurinder-bedi/

About the Author

This is Kanchan Madan Associated with TOUR2INDIA4HEALTH CONSULTANTS. No.1 Medical Tourism Company in India which offers Low-Cost Benefits Foreign Patients in India.

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