What is Total Hip Replacement?
Total hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components. The main indication for total hip replacement is arthritis.
>Avoid the combined movement of bending your hip and turning your foot inwards
>Keep a pillow between your legs while sleeping for 6 weeks
>Avoid sitting on a low chair
>Use an elevated toilet seat
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)