Images of Hip Replacement:

Types of Hip Replacement:

Total Hip Replacement: The hip is a ball and socket joint. This is performed when the cartilage of both the ball and socket is worn out.

• Metal on Poly: The socket is replaced by high-quality plastic or durable plastic in a metal socket. The ball is replaced with a highly polished metal ball on a metal stem.
• Ceramic on Poly: The socket is replaced by high quality durable plastic in metal sockets. The ball is replaced with a highly polished ceramic ball on a metal stem.
• Ceramic on Ceramic: The socket is replaced by ceramic in a metal socket. The ball is replaced with a highly polished ceramic ball on a metal stem This is a preferred option in younger patients due to better bearing profile.

Hemiarthroplasty/ Partial Hip Replacement: The ball is replaced with a highly polished metal ball on a metal stem. The hip socket is not replaced. This is performed in older patients with hip fractures.

Is it necessary to have a hip replacement?

Advanced osteoarthritis of the hip is a painful condition limiting the ability of patients to perform activities of daily living like walking, climbing stairs and exercises. This leads to deterioration in quality of life. Rheumatoid arthritis and post-injury arthritis can also lead to similar pictures needing hip replacement surgery. In an elderly patient, a hip fracture is serious and needs urgent Hip replacement. This is not only to preserve their mobility but also to prevent chest infections and pressure sores that can happen due to the inability to mobilize after a hip fracture.

What happens during Hip Replacement Surgery?

The procedure is performed by numbing the legs – spinal anesthesia or asleep – general anesthesia. This will be discussed by your anesthesiologist. The procedure usually takes two hours. Dr Das will remove the damaged cartilage and bone and then position the new metal/plastic/ceramic joint surfaces to restore the function of your hip. He exclusively utilizes US or European-imported hip replacement implants with an excellent published track record. You might have to stay in hospital for a few days depending upon your rehab and physiotherapy which is supervised by trained physiotherapists.

What is the cost of hip replacement Surgery?

Dr. Das exclusively utilizes US or European-imported hip replacement implants with an excellent published track record. He has best surgical outcome with a very high patient satisfaction rate. This is provided at an affordable package cost which includes surgery, hospital stay, implants, and physiotherapy. Please feel free to contact us to learn about the hip replacement package.