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Objectives
Introduction
History
Principles and considerations
Indications
Contraindication
Implants (its part and type)
Techniques
Conti…….
Nursing management
Health education
Exercise guide for hip replacement
Complication
Alternative management
Prognosis
Introduction
Hip replacement is also known for “Arthroplasty”.
Arthroplasty is a reconstructive surgery to restore the joint
motion and function and to relieve pain. It generally involves the
replacement of bony joint structure by a prosthesis.
It is the most common orthopaedic surgery.
Hip replacement surgery can be performed:-
Total replacement :- It consist of replacing both the
acetabulum and the femoral head.
Half (hemi) replacement :- It consist of replacing of
only femoral head in general.
History
Charnely (1979) revolutionized the management of the
arthritic hip with the development of low-friction arthroplasty.
His three major contribution to the evolution of hip
replacement were:-
1. The concept of low-friction torque arthroplasty.
2. The use of acryclic cement to fix the components.
3. The introduction of high-density polyethylene as a bearing
materials.
Principle & Considerations
The prosthetic implant must be durable.
They must permit extraordinary low-friction movement at the articulation.
They must be firmly fixed to the skeleton.
They must be inert and not provoke any unwanted reaction in the tissue.
The prostheses are of various designs and may be fixed to the remaining
bone by cement, press fit, or bone ingrowth.
Selection of the prosthesis and fixation technique depends on patient’s
bone structure, joint stability, and other individual characteristics, including
age, weight, and activity level.
Arthroplasty is an exacting and meticulous procedure. To reduce the risk of
an infected prosthesis, special precautions are carried out in OT room to
reduce particulate matter and bacterial count of the air.
Indications
For patients with unremitting pain and irreversibly damaged
joints:-
Severe osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Selected fracture (femoral neck fracture).
Failure of previous reconstructive surgery ( osteotomy, cup
arthroplasty, femoral neck fracture complication – non union,
avascular necrosis)
Congenital hip diseases.
Pathologic fractures from metastatic cancer.
Joint instability.
Contraindication
When the infection is recent or remote.
When the person is under 60years of age, especially when
alternative surgery is available.
When pain is not severe.
When manual labovers are gainfully employed.
Implants
The prosthetic implant used in hip replacement consist of
different part.
i. The acetabular cup
ii. The femoral component
iii. The articular interface
Options exist for different patients and
indications.
Correct selection of the prosthesis is important.
Conti…….
Type of fixation
a. Cemented fixation :- cement stem use acrylic bone cement to
form a mantle between the stem and the bone.
b. Uncemented fixation :- uncemented stem use friction, shape
and surface coating to stimulate bone to remodel and bond to
the implant.
Types of implants
1. Ceramic
2. Metal-on-metal