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Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacement. By: Victoria Chambless. Reasons for replacement procedures. Defined as inflammation of the joint More than 100 different types Two primary types Rheumatoid Osteoarthritis Most common Ball & socket become rough rather than having the smooth surface.
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Hip Arthritis and Hip Replacement By: Victoria Chambless
Reasons for replacement procedures • Defined as inflammation of the joint • More than 100 different types • Two primary types • Rheumatoid • Osteoarthritis • Most common • Ball & socket become rough rather than having the smooth surface Arthritis
Osteoarthritis(in all joints) • 23 million in U.S. • 60 million by 2030 • Risk factors • Family history • Obesity • Trauma • Malalignment • Knee more common than hip • 375,000 THR/year • 500,000 TKR/year
Symptoms of Arthritis • Joints warm to the touch • Joint swelling • Joint pain and immobility • Joint stiffness • Decreased activity • Impaired lifestyle • Joint deformities
important numbers • Average age of THR: 68 • usually no younger than 50 and no older than 85 • # THR per year: 300,000 annually • How long THR lasts: 80% of THR lasting 20 years • Weight can cause failure of THR • Extensive and aggressive use
Non-surgical (conservative) Treatment Options • Activity modification • Physical Therapy • Antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) • Cortisone injection (x-ray guidance)
Physical therapy • Light exercise on a daily basis • Aquatic therapy • Stationary bike! Dr. B’s favorite
NSAIDS(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) • Many available options • Mobic, Voltaren, Relafen, Naproxen, Lodine, Celebrex, etc • Often effective for early disease • Watch for side effects • Gastrointestinal • Drug interactions • Liver
Injections • Cortisone- maximum 4x/year • Temporary relief • X-ray guidance to reach hip joint • Not much success for hips
Hip Replacement • Cementless THR • Titanium stem • Cobalt Chrome or Ceramic ball • Polyethylene spacer or socket • Cementless THR and Ceramic implants are more commonly used on younger patients • Brittle • Expensive! • More active
Hip Resurfacing Relatively new procedure mainly used for young and very active patients
decision for Surgery • Pain limits daily activities • Conservative treatment options provide little relief • Night pain • Patient factors, not age, dictates ability to undergo joint replacement • Bone on bone- wear of cartilage
Expectations • Improved Quality of life is the main goal • Pain Relief • Dramatic improvement in mobility • Greater range of pain-free activities • Mechanical joint, not normal cartilage • Fail at a rate less than 1% per year
Hip and Knee Surgery • 1 ½ to 2 hours long • Antibiotics for 24hrs • Anesthesia • Spinal vsGeneral • Regional blocks • Local injection • Blood loss- knee vs. hip • Cell saver
Complications/ risks • Rare, fewer than 2% • Blood clot (DVT)- 6-12 wks of anticoagulation • Infection- antibiotics and/or repeat surgery • Nerve injury • Hip dislocation • Leg length may change • Major medical complications (1:3000)
Recovery • Stay in hospital for 3-4 days • Begin therapy and walking directly following surgery • Wound healed by 2 weeks • Shower when wound is no longer draining • Walker for 2-3 wks then cane for 3-4 wks