Why would I need hip replacement surgery?

Osteoarthritis is the main cause of hip replacement surgery. Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes joints to become painful and stiff. It's the most common type of arthritis. Conditions such as hip fractures, bone dysplasias and rheumatoid arthritis also require this treatment. If you are suffering form any of the conditions above, then its time to think about this surgery.

When should you speak to your specialist about hip replacement surgery?

If your daily activities are affected by severe hip pain and there is no alternative treatment that works for you then its time to speak to a specialist.

How will Hip replacement surgery help me?

This surgery gives superb relief from pain and will significantly improve your joint movements. This will improve your quality of life, allowing you to do simple daily activities such as climbing staircase, using toilet without hesitation. You will also be able to return to your favourite sports like cricket, swimming and badminton.

How is hip replacement surgery performed?

This surgery takes under 2 hours, with general anaesthetic or epidural. The surgeon will make an incision in your hip area and remove the damaged hip joint and replace it with a prosthetic one.

What is Knee replacement surgery?

It is common procedure to replace worn and damaged parts of knee joint with artificial joint

A knee replacement is a common operation to remove worn or damaged parts of your knee joint and replace them with an artificial joint, helping your joint to move freely.

There are two main types of knee replacement — partial knee replacement and full knee replacement. Knee pain is often caused by wear or damage, usually as a result of osteoarthritis but can also be caused by trauma or other conditions that damage the knee joint

Why would I need Knee replacement surgery?

If you walk with difficulty or have trouble sleeping and alternative treatments are not effective, then its time to think about knee replacement surgery. Most patients undergoing this surgery are between 60-80 year old, but more younger patients are undergoing this treatment.

How will knee replacement surgery help me?

This surgery gives superb relief from pain and will significantly improve your joint movements. This will improve your quality of life, allowing you to do simple daily activities such as climbing staircase, using toilet without hesitation. You will also be able to return to your favourite sports like cricket, swimming and badminton.

How is knee replacement surgery performed?

This surgery takes under 2 hours, with general anaesthetic or epidural. The surgeon will cut the front of your knee to remove damaged joints and then they will insert an artificial knee joint which will be fixed to the bone with acrylic cement. You will be able to leave as soon as you can safely start walking with support.