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Hip Fracture
A great majority of hip fractures occur in people older than 65. As you age, your bones slowly lose minerals and become less dense (Osteoporosis). Gradual loss of density weakens bones and makes them more susceptible to a hip fracture.
A hip fracture is a serious injury, particularly if you’re older, and complications can be life threatening. Fortunately, surgery to repair a hip fracture is usually very effective, although recovery often requires time and patience.
In older adults, a hip fracture is most often a result of falling, sustaining a blow to the hip joint (e.g. car accident) and weak bones (Osteoporosis). A hip fracture may cause one to be immobile, have severe pain in the hip or groin, have shorter leg on the side of the injured hip, stiffness, bruising and swelling in and around the hip area and other symptoms.
Treatment for hip fracture often involves surgery, rehabilitation and medication. Surgery, such as Hip Arthroscopy and Total Hip Replacement, is generally the best treatment. Conservative treatments are used only if one has a serious illness that makes surgery too risky.
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Hip Arthroscopy
This refers to surgery in the hip joint performed through small incisions (key hole) using specialized equipment to manage injured areas of the hip joint. This is a highly sub specialized field in Orthopaedic surgery that has advanced in the last few years due to a better understanding of hip joint problems, and technological advancements in surgical equipment. Formerly, the surgeon needs to dislocate the hip joint in order to reach the damaged joint structures. With hip arthroscopy, the same can be achieved in a much less invasive manner, leading to less pain following surgery and faster recovery.
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If your hip joint is causing you pain and affecting your daily activities, please call us at 6737 5683 to seek medical help.
Total Hip Replacement
A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure whereby the diseased cartilage and bone of the ball and socket is surgically replaced with implants.
Currently, the choice of materials used to replace the joint surfaces is much wider. Newer plastic surfaces have been devised which allow much lower rates of wear. Along with improved surfaces, implant design has also improved to allow better integration and ingrowth of implants to the bone, allowing for a stable hip joint.
Along with advances in material technologies, surgical techniques have also improved. New equipment has made possible minimally invasive techniques, with use of smaller incisions and less disruption of muscles around the hip joint.
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If you are bothered by arthritis of the hip, call 6737 5683 to seek advice from an Orthopaedic Specialist. He will be able to counsel you about whether you may be able to benefit from the many advances in hip replacement, and allow you to return to an active, pain-free lifestyle.
