What happens during hip replacement surgery?
On the day of surgery, an intravenous tube will be inserted into your arm to give you necessary medications and fluids during surgery. You will then be taken to the operating room and given anesthesia. In the operating room, a urinary catheter will be inserted and left in place for one to two days. Compression stockings and pneumatic sleeves (boots) will be put on both legs to improve your circulation and help prevent blood clots. The procedure is performed through an incision over the side of the hip. The ball end of the thighbone (femur) is cut and replaced with the new metal ball and stem component. It may be stabilized with or without cement. The damaged surface of the socket is smoothed in preparation for the insertion of the new socket. The ball and socket are then joined. When the surgeon is satisfied with the fit and function, the incision will be closed and covered with dressings. You will also find small drainage tubes coming out of the hip to drain fluid from the wound.
On the day of surgery, an intravenous tube will be inserted into your arm to administer necessary medications and fluids during surgery. You will then be taken to the operating room and given anesthesia. The surgery usually takes two to four hours, although this is dependent upon the severity of the arthritis in your hip. In the operating room, a urinary catheter will be inserted and left in place for one or two days. Compression stockings and pneumatic sleeves will be put on both legs. The procedure is performed through an incision over the side of the hip. The ball-end of the thighbone (femur) is cut and replaced with the new metal ball and stem component. It may be stabilized with or without cement. The damaged surface of the socket is smoothed in preparation for the insertion of the new socket. The ball and socket are then joined. When the surgeon is satisfied with the fit and function, the incision will be cleaned and covered with dressings. You will also find small drainage tubes
