Quality Health Travel for Hip Resurfacing

Arthritis is the main cause of hip pain, as it wears away the smooth cartilage layer which protects the ball and socket of the hip joint. The more the two sides of bone rub together, the greater the pain. Hip resurfacing is an excellent alternative to total hip replacement since the procedure removes a minimal amount of existing bone matter from the leg instead of completely replacing the hip joint.

Fact File

Hip resurfacing is particularly useful for younger patients who may be facing a future of possible hip replacements, as it’s vital to conserve as much of the original bone as possible.

Procedure information

In a hip resurfacing procedure, the head of the femur bone is smoothed out and a durable resurfacing material such as high carbide cobalt chrome is applied to the damaged area. The hip socket is also reshaped to allow a perfect fit between the newly strengthened femur head and the hip joint. After the joint is reconnected, the bone material around the area should begin to grow and fuse together in a natural way. Bone cement is also used to ensure the new head component remains solid and in place. The incision is then closed up using sutures, and a drainage tube is usually needed for a couple of days to remove excess fluid.

Recovery time

Most patients can return home from the hospital after 4 to 6 days, depending on their recovery progress. Rehabilitation begins the day after surgery by using crutches to walk around a little. Walking greatly helps the new bone growth and strengthens the muscles around the hip, but it must be done slowly.

Recovery is subjective to each patient, but most people can expect a full return to strength within 6 months. Mild exercises such as swimming, stretching and walking are the best activities to rehabilitate the hip joint, but high impact sports and strenuous activities are off-limits.

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