What is hemiartroplasty?
Hemierthroplasty is a surgical technique used to replace part of the joint with an artificial implant. It is usually performed in the case of a fracture of the hip or degenerative condition such as shoulder arthritis. Hemictroplasty can help restore movement and prevent health complications that may result from prolonged immobilization. In general, the patient is obliged to stay in the hospital several days after the surgery and physical therapy is usually recommended as subsequent treatment.
The joint of the balls and the hip socket connects the upper part of the femur - the femur - with the pelvis. The hip fracture may include the neck of the femur, which is part of the bone near the joint of the joint. Injuries to this area may disrupt the blood supply to the top of the femur, so the fracture does not have to heal well; Such a fracture could cause a bone and a cave. It is placed in one half of the hip joint.
Hemierthroplasty could also help treat the shoulder fracture. Sometimes this surgery is performed in patients suffering from shoulder arthritis, a joint that lies at the junction of the upper arm and the shoulder blade. In such cases, the arthritic joint may be partially replaced. The metal ball could be implanted at the top of the upper arm to help the arm better.
surgeon can use general or regional anesthesia to perform hemiarthroplasty. The procedure usually includes access to joint and implantation of the prosthesis. When the socket is in good condition, only a part of the joint ball is replaced by a prosthetic device. The prosthetic device is usually composed of metal stem and ball; The metal ball goes into the joint socket.
The surgeon can use the form of the form of the form to combine the prosthesis to the bone. Alternatively, the surgeon may prefer a prosthesis that has a fine hole on the surface; The patient's own bone grows through the net and binds the implant.
patient may be held in hospitalthree to seven days after the operation. The patient is usually ensured by relief from pain for discomfort that may be experienced. Normally a physiotherapist helps the patient to move on days after surgery. Walking aid may be needed several weeks after Hemarthroplasting the hip. When performing everyday activities, it is usually recommended to be adopted to prevent stress on the joint and prevent dislocation.
In general, physical therapy continues after the patient leaves the hospital and can be performed in a rehabilitation facility. The physiotherapist could recommend different exercises to increase mobility, improve the range of movement and allow the patient to return to normal activities.