Hip replacement, or hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pain and restore mobility in individuals suffering from severe hip joint damage, often due to conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or avascular necrosis. During the procedure, the damaged portions of the hip joint are removed and replaced with artificial components made from durable materials like metal, plastic, or ceramic.
Hip replacement, or hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pain and restore mobility in individuals suffering from severe hip joint damage, often due to conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or avascular necrosis. During the procedure, the damaged portions of the hip joint are removed and replaced with artificial components made from durable materials like metal, plastic, or ceramic.
Total Hip Replacement (THR)
A surgical procedure where the damaged or diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with artificial components made of metal, ceramic, and high-grade plastic.
There components mimic the natural function of the hip joint, restoring mobility, reducing pain and improving the overall quality of life for individuals suffering from severe hip conditions.
The procedure involves replacing the femoral head and the damaged hip socket with prosthetic components, typically in place with cement or by using materials that allow bone to grow into the implant for long-term stability.
Different surgical approaches can be used including posterior approach, lateral approach and anterior approach. Every approach has its pros and cons with different outcomes, risks and recovery times.
DOCTOR'S APPROACH
DOCTOR'S APPROACH
Dr Jacobs uses a direct anterior approach to the hip with the AMIS (Anterior Minimally Invasive Surgery) technique that focuses on using a smaller incision and preserving soft tissues and limiting blood loss.
The benefits of AMIS Hip Replacement often include Reduced muscle damage, Limits blood loss, Less post operative pain, Faster recovery, Quicker return to normal activities, Normal gait without a limp.
Revision Hip Replacement
A procedure performed when a previous hip replacement has failed.
This could be due to various reasons such as pain due to loosening of the implant, wear and tear of the components, infection, dislocation, or fracture around the implant.
During a revision hip replacement, the surgeon removes some or all of the original implant components and replaces them with new ones.
This can involve replacing just one component, the femoral or acetabular component or both components, depending on the extend to the problem and the condition of the surrounding bone.
In some cases, bone grafts or special techniques may be used to address bone loss or damage caused by the initial implant failure.
Revision hip replacements are often more complex and challenging than primary hip replacements due to multiple factors. It requires careful planning, specialized implants, and experienced surgical techniques to achieve a successful outcome and restore function to the hip joint.