Hip Replacement Surgery
in Lucknow

In principle, Total Hip Replacement or THR is the replacement of the diseased joint by anctifcicl implant. Many decades ago, the relatively simple structure of the hip joint a ball-and-socket joint had inspired physicians and medical technicians to create an ortiliciol hip, and in the course of time Follow-up examinations and improvements in operative methods and materials have led to great progress, and the optimisation of total hip prosthesis.

Thus, we can view THR as a routine operation. Over time, normal wear and tear may cause cartilage to crack or wear away. When this happens, the bones making up the joint rub together. Stiffness and pain occur when the boll storts to grind in the socket.

A bad fall or below to the hip can break (fracture) the thigh bone, typically around the femoral neck region. If the broken bone does not heal properly. The joint may slowly wear down. Blood flow through the femorel head may be restricted or cut off, leading to the joint.

The hip prosthesis is designed to simulate the human anatomy and is comprised of a hip socket and a hip shaft. The ball head may be a ceramic or metal head running against a polyethylene socket. The socket can also be entirely of ceramic. The materials used in the joints have been specially developed for medical purpose with good tissue tolerance and allow the function to be as painless and lasting as possible.

The hip is a simple ball-and-socket joint where the high bone joins with the pelvis. When these point surfaces become roughened, causing severe pain and stiffness, the ball-and-socket have to be replaced.

Total hip replacement is when a cup is inserted into the pelvis and fixed into place and a stem with a head attached is inserted into the shaft of the femur. The artificial ball-and-socket then fitted together to function normal hip joint. For each prosthesis there as a type, is wide range of models, manufactured in different sizes. Selection of the prosthesis is dictated by the bone condition and the weight and physical activities of the patient. The surgeon will prepare for the operation on your hip with a graphic plan compiled on the basis of X- rays and will thus determine the model, size and position of the prosthesis parts.

Materials used for artifcial joints are highly developed. They provide maximum tolerance and long-term acceptance by the human body, which is called bio-compatibility. For decades, Stryker had been a leader in material development and fundamental know-how in metallurgy, material, research and testing. In general, there are three different types of material employed for orthopaedic purposes: Metals, Polymers, Ceramics.

• Persistent pain in the joint requiring regular pain killers, affecting activities of daily living and compromising your quality of life.
• When other treatments like medicines, physiotherapy etc have failed and no other alternative treatment is likely to help.
• X-ray confirming advanced arthritic changes in the joint.