Total Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement is a replacement of damaged or arthritic surfaces of the hip joint with materials to restore the integrity of joint. Most often materials are made of metals and plastics. This will completely cure the pain and correct all the deformities.

	A plastic socket and metal ball and stem fixed to the bone with bone cement. Patient had complete relief of pain and started walking next day with full weight on his legs. There are a few complications of joint replacement but fortunately they are rare.
X-ray of the patients hip joints showing severe arthritis in the left hip joint with destruction of the joint surfaces		X-ray of the same patient after operation.

Arthroscopy           

This is a keyhole surgery for the treatment of the joint injuries. This is performed as a day case procedure (Patient is admitted in the morning, 2-3 hours before operation and discharged in the evening). It also has the benefit of avoiding open operation, which means the patient can be back to work in 2-3 weeks. This operation is indicated for treating  injuries of the knees and ankles and also useful in early stages of arthritis of the knees. It can also be used to treat certain painful conditions of the shoulder.