Rabu, 22 Januari 2014

What You Need To Know About Bikini Hip Replacement

By Nelda Powers


Bikini hip replacement is a form of anterior approach in of hip replacement that is very minimally invasive muscle sparing procedure that is able to preserve muscles and tendons. This means that muscles and tendons do not need to be cut and repaired later like in the other traditional methods. It is done through an incision of bikini line allowing for a scar that is cosmetically pleasing given that it is hidden in the groin. The time required for recovery is also reduced.

Having been in practice for decades, this procedure too like other forms of surgeries has been transformed thanks to the modern technology. There are modern techniques and equipments that make very minimal incision possible, hence little or no tissue disturbances. This has made it a better alternative to traditional procedures like anterolateral and posterior procedures.

So, who qualifies for this procedure? This surgery is recommended for nearly all patients who may require hip replacement procedures. It is the best solution to individuals suffering from degenerative arthritis that affects hip joints. This is a very painful condition reducing mobility and the general body functionality is affected. A patient should therefore experience improved mobility with pain being completely eliminated after the procedure. For these patients, it is like getting new hips.

The procedure is not recommended for people who are very muscular and very obese as these make the operation very difficult regardless of experience level of the surgeon conducting it. Experienced surgeons however resorts to tendon sparing, a modified approach that still give patients opportunity to walk in as little as 3-4 hours after the operation and release from the hospital in the next day.

In complex revision hip surgery, this surgery may also not work. In such satiation the traditional anterior methods are usually preferred. Conducting the surgery using the former procedure is much more difficult.

The anterior bikini cut surgery comes with several advantages over the traditional posterior procedures. Other than the minimal incision allowing for less pain and minimal tissue damages, the bleeding is minimal with less muscle weakness. Mobilization and general recovery is also achieved in less time allowing for early discharge from the hospital. This means that a patient will be able to resume normal activities like driving, sex and normal sleep within a minimal duration.

The prosthesis used in this procedure includes the femoral components and acetabular components. The acetabular components normally made from plastics or ceramics and are used for replacement of worn acetabulum. The femoral components include the socket and the ball, and can be either metallic or ceramic used to replace worn-out femur head. Most surgeons are now abandoning metal-on-metal implants given that they give rise to metal ions.

The surgery process begins with an injection with a local anesthesia which normally numbs the body part being operated on. This will reduce pain during and after the operation process. It also reduces other side effects like nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps and pains, swelling and soreness.

Other possible complications from a bikini hip replacement surgery include loosening of prosthesis, bleeding and blood clots, limb length discrepancy and infections. All these can however be avoided if a patient is careful enough to secure services from a well trained and highly experienced surgeon in a well equipped hospital.




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