Contents:
- Medical Video: Rheumatoid Arthritis | Nucleus Health
- What is arthritis?
- What are the benefits of undergoing arthritis surgery?
- When do I need to undergo arthritis surgery?
- What do I need to know before undergoing arthritis surgery?
- Are there alternatives other than surgery?
Process
What should I do before undergoing arthritis surgery?- What is the process of arthritis surgery?
- What should I do after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery?
Complications
What complications can occur?- Hello Health Group does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Medical Video: Rheumatoid Arthritis | Nucleus Health
Definition
What is arthritis?
Arthritis is a group of conditions that cause damage to one or several joints.
The most common type is osteoarthritis, which is a decrease in the gradual function of the joint. Some types of arthritis are often associated with joint inflammation.
Arthritis will erode the cartilage that protects the joint surface, causing damage to the underlying bone. This causes pain and stiffness in the joints.
What are the benefits of undergoing arthritis surgery?
The pain will decrease and you can walk more easily.
When do I need to undergo arthritis surgery?
Patients with advanced hip arthritis can be candidates for traditional total hip replacement (arthroplasty) or hip resurfacing (hip resurfacing arthroplasty). These two procedures are the type of hip replacement that has several differences. Resurfacing a hip placement can be a better choice than traditional hip replacement if you are young and active. Bones taken are fewer in number and you can do strenuous exercise after surgery.
Prevention & warning
What do I need to know before undergoing arthritis surgery?
Disadvantages of hip resurfacing:
- fracture of the neck of the femur. A small percentage of patients will experience cracks in the femur neck of the femur. If this happens, a traditional hip replacement must be done
- risk of ion metal
- hip resurfacing is more difficult
- hip replacement can be obsolete with time
Are there alternatives other than surgery?
Painkillers such as paracetamol and anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen can control pain. Food supplements can also relieve symptoms. Consult a doctor before taking supplements.
Using a walking stick or height enhancer on your shoes can also help you walk.
Mild exercise can reduce stiffness in the joints.
Steroid injections in the hip joint can reduce pain and stiffness.
The things above can be less effective if your arthritis condition worsens.
Process
What should I do before undergoing arthritis surgery?
Discuss with your doctor about medications you are taking, allergies, or other health conditions before undergoing surgery. It is important for you to follow the doctor's instructions to stop eating or drinking before surgery.
You may need to change your home order so that you can walk freely during the recovery period. Discuss with the doctor what to do.
What is the process of arthritis surgery?
There are several choices of anesthesia techniques. Surgery usually lasts 1 hour to 90 minutes.
Your surgeon will make an incision on the side of the hip to lift the surface of the damaged joint. The metal will be installed on the ball joint and socket.
Resurfacing hip placement is placed on the bone using acrylic cement or a special layer on metal that attaches directly to the bone.
What should I do after undergoing hip resurfacing surgery?
You are allowed to go home after 3 to 7 days.
You will need a crutch or walking stick for several weeks.
Exercising can help you return to your normal activities. Consult your doctor first.
Some patients recover well, the pain decreases and can move more easily.
Artificial hips will feel different from the original hip and are important for long-term care.
Complications
What complications can occur?
Like other procedures, there are several possible risks. Ask the surgeon to explain the risks to you.
Possible complications in the procedure can generally include reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, or clots in the blood (deep vein thrombosis, DVT).
In hip resurfacing surgery, specific complications that may occur:
- cracks in the femur
- damage to nerves around the hips
- damage to blood vessels around the hips
- infection of the hip
- relaxation
- bone formation in the muscles around the hip replacement area
- dislocation
- continuing discomfort
- for women, the appearance of lumps around the hips
You can minimize the risk of complications by following doctor's instructions before endoscopy, such as fasting and stopping taking certain drugs.
