A total hip replacement operation helps those who have problems with their hip by replacing the damaged hip joint, health care providers say, although there are several possible risks after the operation like dislocation. One of the most common complication of total hip replacement is dislodgment in spite of the increasing knowledge gained in performing this procedure, according to an article published in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics. Several factors come into play such as the gender and age of individuals that increases the chance of the ball going out of the socket, which often happens during the first few months after the hip operation.
For patients who have had the operation, the disarticulation of the hip joint is the first problem that they may encounter but it remains to be underreported because of inadequate investigation. Putting the operated hip in extreme positions like flexing it will rotate the hip. If the disarticulation does not produce any discomfort or limitation, patients may not be able to detect and report the problem, according to a research published in the Journal of Medical Case Reports. Activities of daily living are taught to patients in order for them to use their new hip properly and avoid dislocating it.
Researches were conducted to gain knowledge in preventing the incidences of hip displacement among men and women who have undergone the hip implant operation. The use of a bigger femoral head like a 36-mm articulation was found to have better results compared to a 28-mm articulation, as stated in the article from the Medscape Today News. The result corresponds to previous results from other studies. Individuals who have undergone the posterior approach in hip replacement surgery were at higher risk of dislocation, as found by researchers.
All other options need to be considered by patients before undergoing the procedure. The displacement is often remedied by a closed reduction operation in some cases. However, if the problem persists, the surgeon may recommend a revision surgery. The lives of patients who have undergone repeated surgery to correct the problem have been greatly affected. Some cases were even represented by a Biomet lawyer.
URL References:
jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/8956
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2254669/
medscape.com/viewarticle/589084
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2739467/
For patients who have had the operation, the disarticulation of the hip joint is the first problem that they may encounter but it remains to be underreported because of inadequate investigation. Putting the operated hip in extreme positions like flexing it will rotate the hip. If the disarticulation does not produce any discomfort or limitation, patients may not be able to detect and report the problem, according to a research published in the Journal of Medical Case Reports. Activities of daily living are taught to patients in order for them to use their new hip properly and avoid dislocating it.
Researches were conducted to gain knowledge in preventing the incidences of hip displacement among men and women who have undergone the hip implant operation. The use of a bigger femoral head like a 36-mm articulation was found to have better results compared to a 28-mm articulation, as stated in the article from the Medscape Today News. The result corresponds to previous results from other studies. Individuals who have undergone the posterior approach in hip replacement surgery were at higher risk of dislocation, as found by researchers.
All other options need to be considered by patients before undergoing the procedure. The displacement is often remedied by a closed reduction operation in some cases. However, if the problem persists, the surgeon may recommend a revision surgery. The lives of patients who have undergone repeated surgery to correct the problem have been greatly affected. Some cases were even represented by a Biomet lawyer.
URL References:
jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/8956
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2254669/
medscape.com/viewarticle/589084
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2739467/
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