HIP REPLACEMENT
Hip arthritis can present with chronic anterior groin pain. Hip replacements can be a permanent solution for this arthritis. In fact, hip replacement was voted the patient’s best operation of the 20th century.
Approach: Dr Bond uses a minimally invasive and universal posterior approach.
Prosthesis: An uncemented prosthesis is generally used – Kingfisher: metal head on polyethylene cup.
Surgery: Average 3-day admission; 1 hour 15-minute operation.
First day in the High Care Unit for pain and medical management.
Post-operative protocol: Immediate full weight-bearing from day one.
Discharge home once you can walk stairs and are safe to mobilise independently.
You may apply for a rehabilitation unit if unsafe, frail or elderly – Spescare or Groenkloof.
Surgical risks (<2%):
- Dislocation
- Infection
- Nerve injury