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During hip surgery, bones, ligaments, cartilage and tendons of the hip joint are repaired.
Also Known As:
Conditions Treated with Hip Surgery:
Hip surgery may be performed in cases of hip fracture, hip arthritis, cartilage tear, hip impingement, loose cartilage or bone and inflammation of the synovium.
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Non-surgical alternative to hip surgery include pain medication, hip brace, strength training, physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medication, hyaluronic acid injections and steroid injections. Arthroscopic hip surgery is a surgical alternative.
Anesthesia with Hip Surgery:
Hip surgery is performed under general anesthesia,
which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the
procedure.
Potential
Complications from Hip Surgery:
Possible risks following hip surgery include
instability, infection, pain, bleeding, nerve damage, malunion, ileus and a
negative reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for a break to fail to
heal.
Recovery
from Hip Surgery:
Total recovery from hip surgery takes two to six months.
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