What To Expect From A Hip Replacement

Are you preparing for hip replacement surgery but don't know what to expect? In this video, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Harvey Sandhu from The Bath Clinic shares important information about what to expect from a hip replacement operation. -- LINKS -- - For more information on hip replacements - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/treatments/hip-replacement-surgery - To search for a consultant near you - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/find-an-appointment – CHAPTERS -- 00:00 - 01:20 - Introduction 01:20 - 02:01 -Hip Anatomy 02:01 - 02:25 - What Does a Hip Replacement Do? 02:25 - 03:40 - Hip Replacement Implants 03:40 - 05:28 - Before Surgery 05:28 - 07:28 - The Surgery Itself 07:28 - 10:55 - Recovery After Surgery 10:55 - 11:55 - Outro Before surgery: Prepare for hip replacement surgery by making lifestyle changes. Lose weight, stay active, and do physiotherapy exercises to strengthen your hip muscles. Discuss medication and dietary adjustments with your surgeon. Arrange for someone to collect you from the hospital after a one to two-day stay. Stock up on essentials and modify your home for a smoother recovery. Details will be explained during your consultation. Immediate post-operative period: During surgery, you won't feel pain as it's done under spinal anaesthesia. Long-acting painkillers are provided for post-operative discomfort. Your surgeon will make an incision, remove damaged tissue, and insert an artificial hip. Dissolvable stitches and glue/sutures ensure neat closure. You'll be monitored in a recovery room before transferring to a private room. The surgical procedure: Your surgeon makes an incision, removes damaged tissue, and inserts an artificial hip (cemented or uncemented ceramic/metal). A test implant may be used for precision. The incision is closed with dissolvable stitches, and glue/sutures ensure a tidy scar. Minimally invasive techniques aid in a swift return to activity. Recovery timeline: Within one to two days, you'll start rehabilitation and be assisted in walking. Pain and swelling are normal initially but improve significantly. After two to six weeks, gentle exercise is introduced. Return to work (desk-based) may be possible at six weeks, while physically demanding jobs may require more time off. By 12 weeks, you'll be walking without aid, and full recovery takes around six to 12 months with physiotherapy and commitment. Long-term outcome: Hip replacement surgery provides pain relief. Over 90% of people are satisfied after a year. Recovery varies based on fitness, activity levels, job, and age. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation are vital. Our specialist physiotherapists offer exercise tips for recovery. Remember, it's a journey, and with dedication, you'll experience improved function and barely remember having had the operation. If you have any of the symptoms outlined in this video, seek professional medical help immediately. Do you want to hear more about hip pain, or other orthopaedic conditions? Leave a comment below and we will plan future videos on suggested topics. To see how The Bath Clinic can help you - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/hospitals/bath-clinic To read more on Harvey Sandhu - https://www.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/consultants/harvey-sandhu #hippain #hipreplacementsurgery #healthcare