{"id":11731,"date":"2024-10-07T14:34:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T11:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/?p=11731"},"modified":"2024-10-07T14:47:25","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T11:47:25","slug":"hip-prosthesis01","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/hip-prosthesis01\/","title":{"rendered":"Hip prosthesis"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Hip prosthesis treatment at MSM Clinic Antalya<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Hip pain is a very insidious condition that affects almost every aspect of daily life. Even simple movements such as walking or climbing stairs can become torture. Pain limits a person’s mobility and independence. Constant pain disrupts sleep patterns and causes fatigue and irritability. This can lead to withdrawal from social life, avoidance of physical activities and even depression. Hip pain is not only a physical but also a psychological discomfort. Therefore, living with hip pain is a condition that significantly affects the quality of life.<\/p>

There are many different causes and treatment options for hip pain. Here we provide you with detailed information about the hip prosthesis, which we use when conventional treatment methods do not work or the hip bones are severely damaged. This information includes the most frequently asked questions about hip prostheses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is hip prosthesis surgery and why is it performed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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For many reasons, the cartilage tissue and bone structure in the hip joint wear out over time. This condition leads to limited movement and severe pain in the joint. A hip replacement surgery, also called endoprosthetics, offers a permanent solution to this problem. Hip replacement surgery, in which damaged joint surfaces are replaced with an artificial joint made of biocompatible materials, is one of the most successful surgical applications in orthopedics today. After the operation, our patients’ mobility increases, their pain decreases, and they can more easily adapt to their daily lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why is hip surgery performed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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  • Calcification of the hip joint (osteoarthritis): This is one of the most common causes. The wear and tear of the cartilage tissue in the joint causes pain and limited movement.<\/li>
  • Rheumatoid arthritis: This autoimmune disease can lead to inflammation and damage to the joints, requiring hip replacement.<\/li>
  • Trauma: Fractures or dislocations in the hip joint as a result of accidents, falls or sports injuries may require the use of a prosthesis.<\/li>
  • Avascular necrosis: Bone death that occurs as a result of the interruption of blood flow to the bone at the femoral head causes severe pain and limited movement.<\/li>
  • Developmental dysplasia of the hip: In this congenital condition, the hip joint develops differently than normal and can cause pain over time.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Who should have hip surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    • People with advanced hip calcification: <\/strong>Calcification is a condition caused by the wear and tear of the cartilage tissue in the joints and the friction of the bones against each other. Advanced arthritis can make daily life very difficult and hip replacement surgery can be an effective solution in this case.<\/li>
    • People with severe damage to the hip joint: <\/strong>People with severe damage to the hip joint, for example due to accidents, sports injuries or rheumatic diseases, can also be candidates for hip surgery.<\/li>
    • People who do not respond to other treatments<\/strong>: Hip surgery can be considered for people whose pain does not go away and whose mobility limitation persists despite other treatment methods such as painkillers, physical therapy and injections.<\/li>
    • People whose daily life has been negatively affected: <\/strong>Hip surgery is an important option for people who have difficulty with even simple movements such as climbing stairs and walking and whose quality of life is reduced.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      How is hip replacement surgery performed?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Hip replacement surgery involves replacing the damaged hip joint with an artificial joint made of biocompatible materials such as metal, ceramic or polyethylene. These components are specially adapted to the patient’s bone structure. This surgical procedure is usually performed under general or spinal anesthesia. Before the operation, the patient’s general health is assessed, necessary examinations are performed and information on anesthesia is given.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Recovery process after hip replacement surgery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      The recovery process after hip replacement surgery varies depending on the patient’s general health and the physical therapy program used, but is usually completed within a few months. The first few days after surgery require hospitalization, pain management and the initiation of simple movements. Regular physical therapy at home increases joint mobility and strengthens muscle strength. The use of crutches or a walker initially supports movements. Compliance with the activity restrictions recommended by the doctor and regular check-ups are important for a successful recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      What are the risks of hip replacement surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      Like any surgical procedure, hip replacement surgery carries some risks. Situations such as infections, blood clots and loosening of the prosthesis can occur. These risks can be significantly reduced by operations performed by an experienced surgeon and if the patient follows the post-operative instructions. Thanks to developments in modern medicine, prosthetic technologies are constantly improving and the risk of post-operative complications is reduced.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      What to do after hip replacement surgery?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      • Regularly take the medications recommended by the doctor<\/li>
      • Regularly attend the physical therapy program<\/li>
      • Keep the surgical area clean<\/li>
      • Avoid overly strenuous activities<\/li>
      • Have regular check-ups<\/li>
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        How long does a hip replacement last?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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        Although the lifespan of hip replacements varies depending on factors such as the patient’s activity level, body weight, quality of materials used and surgical technique, it is believed to be between 15 and 20 years on average.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Hip prosthesis treatment at MSM Clinic Antalya Hip pain is a very insidious condition that affects almost every aspect of daily life. Even simple movements such as walking or climbing stairs can become torture. Pain limits a person’s mobility and independence. Constant pain disrupts sleep patterns and causes fatigue and irritability. This can lead to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11725,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[60],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11731"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11736,"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11731\/revisions\/11736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/msmklinik.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}