The human being hip is an extremely complicated part of the body. It functions as a ball and socket type joint; the femur acts as a ball in the hip socket. This allows the joint to move freely in many directions very easily. But when the joint deteriorates, movement becomes painful. This is the result of overuse, trauma, and arthritis. Many are afflicted by chronic hip pain and treatments can be classified as nonsurgical treatment and surgical treatment.
Nonsurgical methods are typically recommended first as an alternative choice to expensive and risky surgery. Many hip problems are caused by being overweight. If that's the case, a weight loss program is implemented as well as pain relieving medication. A walker or cane may be implemented to help them remove some of the stress put onto the joint. For those with inflammatory or arthritic joints, a steroid injection is typically used.
If the nonsurgical methods do not work or are not practicable, surgical procedure is the ultimate choice. There are several types of hip surgery; a surgeon will choose the type according to the patients' needs and situation. For younger and/or highly active patients, hip resurfacing is the ideal option. The damaged surface of the femur is reshaped and subsequently capped with a prosthesis. If rehabilitated as it should be, a vigorous life-style can be maintained.
If a fracture occurs at the femoral head and femoral neck, an ‘it-situ' procedure is used. Screws will be installed into the femoral head to stabilize the facture and allow it to heal in proper position. One of the major dangers of this sort of surgery is damaging the blood supply. If this supply is damaged while undergoing surgery, the hip can deteriorate into even worse condition. If ever the hip is in especially poor state, arthroplasty is undergone. Preferred when the femoral head isn't salvageable, the damaged head is removed and replaced by a head implant designed to work smoothly with the still usable natural socket.
As with any major surgery, therapy is important and an important part of recovery. Movement and therapy will ensure that muscle regrows properly and the hip becomes even stronger than before to avoid further injury. Therapists have a set of in-home exercises to complete even after patients leave the hospital that will steadily rise in difficulty. Failure to do these exercises may result in the need for further surgery and increased pain.
Some people that have undergone hip replacement surgery and hip resurfacing were fitted with a DePuy Orthopaedics ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System which has since been recalled in wide range hip implant recall. Symptoms include pain from metal pieces falling off from the device and joining the bloodstream; abnormal noises, and swelling. Several that have one of the recalled DePuy devices must undergo another, or revision, surgery. If you were given one of these devices, you do not have to suffer alone, contact a hip implant lawyer that can help you begin the process of receiving potential compensation. You have rights, exercise them and regain control of your body.
Nonsurgical methods are typically recommended first as an alternative choice to expensive and risky surgery. Many hip problems are caused by being overweight. If that's the case, a weight loss program is implemented as well as pain relieving medication. A walker or cane may be implemented to help them remove some of the stress put onto the joint. For those with inflammatory or arthritic joints, a steroid injection is typically used.
If the nonsurgical methods do not work or are not practicable, surgical procedure is the ultimate choice. There are several types of hip surgery; a surgeon will choose the type according to the patients' needs and situation. For younger and/or highly active patients, hip resurfacing is the ideal option. The damaged surface of the femur is reshaped and subsequently capped with a prosthesis. If rehabilitated as it should be, a vigorous life-style can be maintained.
If a fracture occurs at the femoral head and femoral neck, an ‘it-situ' procedure is used. Screws will be installed into the femoral head to stabilize the facture and allow it to heal in proper position. One of the major dangers of this sort of surgery is damaging the blood supply. If this supply is damaged while undergoing surgery, the hip can deteriorate into even worse condition. If ever the hip is in especially poor state, arthroplasty is undergone. Preferred when the femoral head isn't salvageable, the damaged head is removed and replaced by a head implant designed to work smoothly with the still usable natural socket.
As with any major surgery, therapy is important and an important part of recovery. Movement and therapy will ensure that muscle regrows properly and the hip becomes even stronger than before to avoid further injury. Therapists have a set of in-home exercises to complete even after patients leave the hospital that will steadily rise in difficulty. Failure to do these exercises may result in the need for further surgery and increased pain.
Some people that have undergone hip replacement surgery and hip resurfacing were fitted with a DePuy Orthopaedics ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement System which has since been recalled in wide range hip implant recall. Symptoms include pain from metal pieces falling off from the device and joining the bloodstream; abnormal noises, and swelling. Several that have one of the recalled DePuy devices must undergo another, or revision, surgery. If you were given one of these devices, you do not have to suffer alone, contact a hip implant lawyer that can help you begin the process of receiving potential compensation. You have rights, exercise them and regain control of your body.
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