If chronic joint pain and hip discomfort keep you from
living a full life, then maybe it’s time to consider orthopedic hip replacement
surgery.
As a ball-and-socket joint, the hip is designed to offer a
full range of motion. However, if it is damaged or diseased, chronic joint pain
can be devastating and often debilitating to your everyday activities.
Orthopedic hip replacement surgery is the solution for men
and women of all ages. The goal of orthopedic surgery is to remove the source
of the pain and increase mobility. The injured hip joint and cartilage is
replaced with a plastic or metal implant, allowing you to “jump” back into a
rich, active lifestyle.
With a 90% success
rate, orthopedic hip replacement surgery is one of the most successful types of
orthopedic surgery performed worldwide.
Hip replacement
surgeries are most beneficial for patients who are dealing with the following
conditions:
- Osteoarthritis (the most common cause)
- Osteonecrosis (an inadequate blood supply to the ball portion of the hip joint)
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Bone tumor
- Chronic joint pain in the hip despite medication and limited activity
- Old age without full range of motion
- Traumatic injury to the hip joint such as a broken bone
This is good news
for thousands of patients. However, it’s bad news for those who need hip
replacement surgeries but can’t afford the hefty price tag.
According to the
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, over 285,000 hip
replacement surgeries are
performed in the United States each year. However, too many American patients
are left to suffer because of little or no insurance coverage. Plus, they are
too young to qualify for Medicare. These hip replacement candidates are faced
with two options: deal with the chronic pain or pay out-of-pocket.
Canadian patients
have to wait years before getting immediate treatment thanks to socialized
medicine. They are more than willing to pay out-of-pocket to get fast relief
and a speedy recovery.
In both cases, worried
patients are looking beyond their borders for orthopedic hip replacement
surgery solutions. They are traveling internationally to receive exceptional
care from highly trained medical professionals and cutting edge hospitals and
clinics – for a fraction of the cost of what it would cost in the U.S.
The surgical
procedure is the same no matter if you are in Alberta, Washington D.C. or
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Medical tourism patients are given top quality
treatments – and often, better patient care – as well as detailed short- and
long-term post-surgery instructions.
After hip
replacement surgery, you can expect to wear either compression stockings or
inflatable air sleeves. Both will prevent blood from pooling in your legs,
reducing your risk of blot clots. You will also need to take a prescription
blood thinner for several weeks after your surgery. This will be prescribed by
your surgeon.
Physical activity
is mandatory for joint and muscular recovery. A physical therapist will give
you strengthening and mobility exercises that can be performed during your
hospital stay and once you are home. You will have the use of a walker,
crutches or a cane for added balance. By following your exercise regimen, you can
add more weight to your legs and move about freely.
By following the
recommendations of your surgeon and physical therapist, you will be able to “get
back in the swing of life” within three weeks. Depending on your body, it may
take anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks after surgery to regain your full range of
motion.
Keep in mind that
there may be a few activities that you will want to skip. These include
basketball and running. However, with a little time and faithfulness to your
recovery routine, you will be walking, dancing, swimming, golfing or bicycling
before you know it.
Countless people
suffer from hip pain every day, but you don’t have to. Orthopedic hip
replacement surgery can give you the relief you deserve. Contact us today to
increase your mobility and quality of life.
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