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Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace the hip joint with a prosthetic implant, usually to relieve arthritis pain or fractures. Learn about the different types of hip replacement, the medical indications, the common risks and complications, and the costs and outcomes of the surgery.
A hip fracture is a break in the upper part of the thigh bone, often caused by a fall. It can lead to complications such as blood clots, infections, and death. Learn about the types, diagnosis, prevention, and surgery of hip fractures.
John Charnley (1911-1982) was an English orthopaedic surgeon who pioneered the hip replacement operation. He also studied the effects of compression and lubrication on bone healing and joint fusion.
POCD is a decline in cognitive function after surgery that may last from 1–12 months or longer. It is common in older patients and those with pre-existing cognitive impairment, and may be caused by inflammation, stress hormones, or anesthesia.
Dynamic hip screw (DHS) or Sliding Screw Fixation is an orthopaedic implant for certain types of hip fractures. It allows controlled sliding of the femoral head component along the construct to promote bone healing.
Learn about the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, a tool to reduce adverse events in surgery, published in 2008 and adopted worldwide. The checklist consists of 19 items in three phases: sign-in, time-out, and sign-out.
Hip resurfacing is a procedure that replaces the articulating surfaces of the hip joint with metal caps and cups, preserving more bone than total hip replacement (THR). Learn about the uses, advantages, disadvantages, and techniques of hip resurfacing, as well as the FDA advisory and the Australian data.
The modified posterior MIS approach to hip resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) displays a host of advantages to the patient: Less post-operative pain; Less soft tissue damage and pressure on muscle fibres. Shorter hospital stay; Lower blood loss; Smaller incision; Quicker return to work and functional activities [2]