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Should my hip replacement be cemented?

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Hip replacements are successfully performed with all cemented components as well as with a combination of uncemented and cemented components. Your surgeon will discuss which technique is best for you.
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Should my knee replacement be cemented?

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Knee replacements are successfully performed with all cemented components as well as with a combination of uncemented and cemented components. Your surgeon will discuss which technique is best for you.
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What is hip replacement?

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It is a metal and plastic covering for raw, arthritic bone ends. It replaces cartilage that has worn away over the years. Hip replacement can eliminate pain and allow you to move easily with less discomfort.
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Hip replacement, or arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the diseased parts of the hip joint are removed and replaced with new,artificial parts. These artificial parts are called the prosthesis. The goals of hip replacement surgery are to improve mobility by relieving pain and improve function of the hip joint.
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A hip replacement replaces cartilage that has worn away over the years. Hip replacement can eliminate pain and allow you to move easily with less discomfort. The prosthesis can be metal on cross-poly plastic or metal-on-metal.
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Do you use a cementless or a cemented total hip replacement?

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We have been doing cemented total hip replacements at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine since August of 1976. We have gained considerable experience with this procedure and have a high success rate. The prosthesis we use has many of the design features found in hip replacements used in people. It is commercially available and in wide use through out the world. Total hip replacements that do not use cement are commercially available for dogs.
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Is there an alternative to hip replacement?

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Hip replacement is only recommended after careful diagnosis of your joint problem. It is not likely that anti-inflammatory drugs or cortisone injections will give you the same long term relief that hip replacement will.
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Who should have hip replacement surgery?

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The most common reason that people have hip replacement surgery is the wearing down of the hip joint that results from osteoarthritis. Other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis a chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint pain,stiffness, and swelling), avascular necrosis (loss of bone caused by insufficient blood supply), injury, and bone tumors also may lead to the breakdown of the hip joint and the need for hip replacement surgery.
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What are the alternatives to total hip replacement?

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Before considering a total hip replacement, the doctor may try other methods of treatment, such as an exercise program and medication. An exercise program can strengthen the muscles in the hip joint and sometimes improve positioning of the hip and thus relieve pain. The doctor also may treat inflammation in the hip with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Some common NSAIDs are aspirin and Ibuprofen.
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What hip replacement research is being done?

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To help avoid unsuccessful surgery, researchers are studying the types of patients most likely to benefit from a hip replacement. Researchers also are developing new surgical techniques, materials, and designs of prostheses, and studying ways to reduce the inflammatory response of the body to the prosthesis. Other areas of research address recovery and rehabilitation programmes, such as home health and outpatient programmes.
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Hip replacement involves the removal of arthritic bone ends and damaged cartilage and replaces them with prosthetic implants that replicate the hip joint. Hip replacement can help relieve pain and get you back to enjoying normal, everyday activities.
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What are the conditions, for which the hip replacement is advised?

Frequently asked questions about hip replacement
Hip replacement is advised for many painful hip disorders. Some of them are fresh or old fractures of either the socket or the ball, failure of previous fixation and arthritis of the hip.
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Orthopaedic Associates-Frequently Asked Questions
The real answer to this question is - pretty much anything you want. However, I recommend patients maintain a reasonable level of activity, including walking, swimming, bicycling, golf or doubles tennis. What is not reasonable, and will probably be harmful to the longevity of a replaced hip, are activities like jogging, competitive tennis, basketball, volleyball, etc.
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Medical City - Orthopedic Program - FAQ | Hip Replacement
If you have difficulty walking or performing everyday activities such as getting dressed, you may want to discuss hip replacement surgery with you doctor.
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How is hip replacement surgery performed?

Medical City - Orthopedic Program - FAQ | Hip Replacement
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, depending on the condition of your hip. While you are in the operating room, a urinary catheter will be inserted. Compression stockings and pneumatic sleeves will be put on both legs.
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What happens after hip replacement surgery?

Medical City - Orthopedic Program - FAQ | Hip Replacement
You will participate in a specially designed rehabilitation program to help regain your range of motion and strengthen the muscles around your new hip. A few hours after surgery, you may be asked to sit on the edge of the bed and dangle your feet. Sometime within the next 24 hours, your physical therapist will help you start walking a few steps at a time. You will begin using a walker and then progress to crutches and later a cane as you continue to heal.
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What is the mini-incision hip replacement?

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Instead of a 12 to 16 inch incision, our surgeons are now able to perform a hip replacement with a 3 ½ inch to 5 inch incision. The smaller incision reduces the amount of pain a patient has after surgery and allows a patient to be up and walking further, faster. It is the very same surgery as a 12 inch incision, but the surgical instrumentation is narrower.
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Can I talk to someone who has had a hip replacement?

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Yes! We'll gladly give you the names and telephone numbers of some of our patients who have new hips. They have volunteered to talk on the phone with people who are considering surgery and are happy to share their experiences with you. Just call our office and we will be pleased to put you in touch with other people who have gone through our Total Joint program.
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What is a total hip replacement?

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A total hip replacement is an operation that removes the arthritic ball of the upper femur (thighbone) as well as damaged bone and cartilage from the hip socket. The ball is replaced with a metal ball that is fixed solidly inside the femur. The socket is replaced with a plastic or metal liner that is usually fixed inside a metal shell to create a smoothly functioning joint
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What is the difference between minimally invasive hip replacement and traditional hip replacement?

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The difference is in the size of the skin incision and, more importantly, how much muscle and tissue is cut to put the total joint components in. Cutting less muscle results in less pain, less swelling and potentially a quicker recovery. No, the same components are used in MIS hip replacement surgery that are used in traditional surgery. They are just put in through smaller incisions in the skin and muscle using specialized instruments.
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Que.: What's the difference between a cemented and a cement less hip?

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Answer: There are two ways surgeons can affix the hip implants to the bone. One way is to use an acrylic bone cement to hold the implants in the bone. This is called a cemented hip implant. The other way is to implant the hip replacement without cement, the so-called "cement less" implants. These devices may have a porous metal coating or a chemical coating to which bone will attach and secure the implant.
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