While going ahead to conduct the Hip Arthroplasty, a surgeon first makes an incision on the hip through the layers of tissue. Then he removes the damaged bone and cartilage, while the healthy bone is kept intact. This is followed by implantation of the prosthesis socket inside the pelvic bone, so as to replace the damaged portion. Finally, he replaces the round ball on the top of one s femur with the prosthetic ball, which remains attached to a stem that fits into the thighbone.
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are the conditions that damage the Hip Joint, hence, resulting in Arthroplasty?
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Osteoarthritis damages the slick cartilages that cover up the ends of bones and provide assistance in helping the joints to move smoothly. Rheumatoid Arthritis is usually caused out of an overactive immune system. It causes inflammation that can erode cartilage along with the bone that lies underneath, hence resulting in damaged and deformed joints.
What are some of the measures to prevent blood clots after the surgery?
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The measures include making patients attain mobility early by encouraging them to sit up and try to walk with crutches. Another attempt could be through prescribing blood thinner, either orally or by way of injections.
There are no complications after Hip Arthroplasty surgery.
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Patients are at an increased risk of having blood clots in their legs after the surgery. This problem can be taken care of through some preventive measures.
What should be included in the follow-up care?
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People after having undergone hip arthroplasty should have someone, either a friend or relative to prepare meals for them. Moreover, they must ensure that their day to day items are kept at waist level so that they don't require to bend for picking things up.
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