Hip Replacement Incisions - A Cut For Active Life!

Hip replacement incisions vary with the approach undertaken. The conventional type of hip replacement involves a cut of about ten to twelve inches to facilitate easy access to the hip joint for an easy replacement. The incisions for implants in hips damage a lot of muscle tissue and the recovery is relatively difficult. However, there are variations, depending upon the technique.

Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery involves a hip replacement incision that is only two inches in length. The small incision spares the muscle, causing less blood loss and negligible scars from the replacement surgery. The tissue trauma is less, so the support system remains intact during the incision, and eventually the risk of dislocation is less. The patient is discharged within twenty four hours and is able to walk normally without any support in a week. After the replacement surgery, daily activities can be resumed within two weeks. The rehabilitation takes shorter period as the muscles retain their strength. The complications associated with the minimal approach are same as that of the conventional hip implant replacement surgery, but the technique needs added expertise and special training.

Not every person can undergo the minimally invasive hip replacement. People with recent surgery on the hips or a history of blood clots are poor candidates for this type of hip implant replacement. Patients suffering from any medical conditions are also unfit for the surgery. It is also seen that obese patients do not fare well after the surgery. However, the person to make the final decision on which type of replacement surgery is the operating surgeon.

Also see; minimally invasive hip operation.

About The Author:

Dr. Bharat Sharma is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.hip-replacement-care.com. He has been working in the medical rehab field for more than a decade. Keeping up to date with techological advancements he has become a self appointe