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Hip Surgery

Orthopaedics

Hip surgery refers to a range of orthopaedic procedures aimed at repairing, reconstructing, or replacing damaged hip joints. It is commonly performed for conditions such as joint degeneration, fractures, congenital abnormalities, mobility issues, or chronic pain.

Common Hip Surgeries

	Total Hip Replacement (THR)	Hemiarthroplasty	Hip Arthroscopy	Fixation
Description	Replaces both femoral head and acetabulum with prosthesis	Replaces only the femoral head	Minimally invasive repair using arthroscope	Uses metal plates, screws, or nails to fix fractures
Common Indications	Severe osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis	Elderly patients with femoral neck fractures	FAI (femoroacetabular impingement), labral tear	Femoral neck or intertrochanteric fractures
Advantages	Significant pain relief, improved function, long-lasting	Simpler surgery, lower surgical risk for elderly patients	Minimally invasive, fast recovery, joint preservation	Preserves natural bone structure, allows early mobilization
Limitations / Risks	Major surgery, longer recovery, risk of dislocation	May require future conversion to total replacement	Best for early-stage disease; less effective in arthritis	Risk of poor healing in osteoporotic bone, may need revision

Indications

Severe hip osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
Hip fractures (especially in the elderly)
Hip dislocation or instability
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
Labral tears
Chronic hip pain not responding to conservative treatment

Procedure Overview

Preoperative Assessment	Detailed medical history and physical examination Imaging (X-ray, MRI, or CT) Blood tests and anaesthetic evaluation Patient education on rehabilitation
On the Day of Surgery	Performed under general or spinal anaesthesia Procedure typically lasts 1.5 to 3 hours Depending on type, joint is repaired or replaced
Postoperative Recovery	Begin physiotherapy within 1–2 days after surgery Use of walking aids like crutches or a walker Hospital stay ranges from 5 to 10 days Full recovery typically takes 6 weeks to 3 months

Benefits of Hip Surgery

Significant reduction in chronic hip pain
Improved mobility and joint function
Better balance and walking ability
High success and satisfaction rates
Modern implants last 15–20 years on average

Risks and Complications

Postoperative infection (rare with antibiotics)
Blood clots (e.g. deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism)
Joint dislocation
Wear or loosening of the prosthesis
Nerve or blood vessel injury
Leg length discrepancy
Need for long-term follow-up of prosthetic integrity

FAQ

Patients with long-standing hip pain and mobility issues that affect daily life and fail to improve with non-surgical treatment may be candidates.

Most patients can stand and walk with assistance within a few days. With physiotherapy, walking ability improves over several weeks.

Yes, but modern prostheses are highly durable and typically last 15–20 years depending on activity level and other factors.

Younger or more active patients may eventually need a revision surgery, depending on the wear of the implant.

Yes—low-impact activities like walking, swimming, and cycling are recommended. High-impact sports should be avoided to preserve the prosthesis.

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Dr LAW Ying Kan, George

Specialist in Orthopaedics & Traumatology

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