How Is a Hip Replacement Done?
Introduction A hip replacement operation is a surgical procedure wherein a physician replaces a sore joint in the hip, usually caused by arthritis, and replaces it with a synthetic joint. It is often performed when all other alternative treatments have been unsuccessful to give sufficient relief. The operation should alleviate a sore hip joint, making it easier to walk. Conventional Hip Replacement Surgery Hip replacement operation can be done conventionally or by utilizing what is regarded as a plainly invasive method. The major dissimilarity between the two surgical operations is the measurement of the cut. In normal hip replacement operation, a patient is injected with a general anesthesia to ease the muscles and put the patient in a transitory deep sleep. This will allow the patient to feel no pain all throughout the operation. A spinal anesthetic can also be injected to aid prevent pain. The physician will then create an incision on the side of the hip and shift the muscles linked