Partial Hip Replacement Recovery
Most partial hip replacement surgeries are successful, with modern operations having a particularly high success rate, resulting in greatly increased mobility and decreased pain. However, there are possible complications that could harm recovery.
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What Is replaced?
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In partial hip replacement surgery, part of the joint where the end of the femur connects the legs to the pelvis is replaced. In most cases, the ball at the end of the femur is the part replaced.
What Is It Replaced With?
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The implant used to replace part of the joint is shaped like the bone it is replacing and is usually made out of metals and high-tech plastics. It may be connected to the bone through a variety of means, but the use of acrylic cement is common.
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How Successful Are These Operations?
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Partial hip replacement surgeries have a very high overall success rate, especially because most of the joint is still in good shape (otherwise a total hip replacement would be recommended). In 80 percent of cases, the patient regains a great deal of mobility and the implant functions perfectly for 20 years or more.
What Is the Course for Recovery?
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Because there are a variety of ways the surgery may be performed and a variety of types of implants that may be used, there is no one recovery plan for partial hip replacement. Most plans involve bed rest, physical therapy and the use of a walker for some period of time.
What Complications Could Result?
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A small number of partial hip replacement patients report chronic pain or a pinched nerve after surgery. Also, over time, the implant may wear down, causing pain and swelling, and necessitating that the implant be replaced.
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