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Chennai, India
| Speciality | Orthopedics |
| Procedure | Total Hip Replacement B/L |
| Success Rate | 90-98% |
| Recovery Time | 3-6 months |
| Treatment Time | 1-2 hours |
| Chances of Recurrence | Low |
Total Hip Replacement (Bilateral) is a surgical procedure in which both hip joints are replaced with artificial implants. The procedure involves removing the damaged hip joint and replacing it with prosthetic components made of metal, ceramic, or plastic. These components mimic the natural structure and function of the hip joint, restoring mobility and reducing pain.
Total Hip Replacement Bilateral is primarily used to treat medical conditions that affect both hip joints, such as severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, hip dysplasia, and certain hip fractures. These conditions often cause pain, stiffness, limited mobility, and reduced quality of life. Total hip replacement surgery can provide significant pain relief, improve joint function, and enhance overall mobility and quality of life.
In most cases, the care team strives to get the patient up and out of bed the same day or the next day after surgery. After 10 to 12 weeks of daily physiotherapy exercises, one should be able to resume most of their normal activities. However, full recovery from a total hip replacement takes six to twelve months. Rehabilitation exercises, pain management, and following post-operative instructions are critical for a successful recovery.
or years, Maurice's world grew smaller. Arthritic pain gnawed at his hip, turning walks in Parisian parks and playing with grandchildren into agonising chores. "I felt like a clock winding down," he recalls. On New Year's Day 2025, a symbolic fresh start, he contacted Dr Vishwas at Medigence
