Hip Arthroscopy Can Hold Back Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip Replacement surgery is the number one choice for people with seriously injured hips due to arthritis and other hip problems. There has been the need for more less invasive procedures since most who undergo the surgery are from ages 65 and up. A treatment modality that is presented as an option is arthroscopic hip surgery which can hold back or eliminate the necessity for a hip replacement. A camera and small specialized instruments will be used and inserted into small incisions. In addition to that, Femoral Osteotomy is now being studied as an option for Hip Replacement.
Overview on Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Arthroscopy is from the Latin words arthro (joints) and scope (to see). The surgical procedure literally means ‘to see the hip joints’. Small surgical incisions are created so the viewing device the other special instruments can be inserted. Those who are for hip arthroscopy can have the following which can also be found in people suffering from arthritis:
- Loose bodies
Portions of loose cartilage may be presently floating inside the joint. During movement, these floating particles can be caught and might be the reason for the pain. - Labral tears
Cartilage have tears or might completely detach from the socket. - Chondral damage
Wear and tear of the joints and cartilage results to damage which is why some feel the pain and discomfort. - Femoro-acetabular impingement
Extra bone lumps rub with the joints causing pain. This surgery has reportedly managed the symptoms of the rubbing bones but not the arthritic pain itself. Diseases in their late stages cannot be managed by Arthroscopy.
This management cannot do wonders for sufferers with severe arthritis because it will only preserve the left cartilage. It will not be a guarantee that arthritic pain will be gone after the procedure. X-ray and Physical examinations will be made to assess if the person is a candidate for the surgery.
A Comparison on Arthroscopic Hip Surgery and Hip Replacement
Hip Arthroscopy is less invasive than Hip replacement which means that early recovery is possible. Small surgical wounds are evident as compared to big incision in Hip Replacement. This is an outpatient procedure so the patient is allowed to return home the following day. There are relatively less complications especially since no implants are placed. The complications brought about by defective prosthetic devices such as in DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement surgeries are alarming and should not be taken lightly. Over-all, this innovation is great news for people with problematic hips because it can delay the Hip Replacement surgery. When the time comes that it is necessary for them to undergo Hip Replacement, the advent of more natural and effective implants are available and the DePuy Hip Replacement debacle will be avoided altogether.
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