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Hip replacement: Everything you should know

Many patients who have a damaged hip joint are afraid of surgery, thinking that they will not tolerate the anesthesia or recovery will take too much time. Some believe that if you have to lie down for a long period after endoprosthetics, it is unknown if you will be able to walk again. But today patients after such surgery recover faster and begin to walk soon.

Hip replacement in Kiev

What is hip replacement?

Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgery in which your hip joint is replaced by an endoprosthesis. Hip replacement is a solution to a problem with a joint that is damaged due to a disease or injury, such as osteoarthritis, which can cause severe pain and loss of mobility. When replacing the hip joint, complete or only partial replacement of the damaged joint can be made. Many patients are frightened by the hip replacement, as involves not only surgery, but also using the implant. However, endoprosthetic surgery has become a standard practice in orthopedic surgery nowadays. Hip arthroplasty will help you get rid of pain and return to a fulfilling life. Over the past years, the results of endoprosthetic surgery have been improved significantly due to the usage of new materials and techniques. Hip arthroplasty is becoming more and more widespread as the world's population ages. At the moment, hip replacement surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the world.

Who needs a hip replacement?

Some indications for hip replacement surgery may include:

  • deforming arthrosis of different origin,
  • aseptic necrosis of the femoral head,
  • rheumatoid arthritis,
  • Bekhterev's disease,
  • fracture of the neck of the hip, fracture of the acetabulum, etc.

Of course, today problems of damaged joints are also treated by conservative methods. However, this is generally effective mainly in the early stages of the disease. In the case when the pathological process is not amenable to therapeutic correction, the orthopedic trauma surgeon recommends hip replacement surgery.

Where to get a hip replacement in Ukraine?

Thinking abour traveling abroad for hip replacement? Considering endoprosthetics of the hip joint in Europe? This surgery is very complicated and rather expensive. The price of hip arthoplasty is different clinics in Kyiv and other cities of Ukraine can vary significantly. A large number of hip prostheses (different prosthesis brands), which are implanted in the human body to relief pain and restore motion, are used today. The price of the prosthesis of the knee joint also depends on the materials used.

 

If you need a hip replacement in Kyiv or any other city of Ukraine at an affordable price, contact UA Destination. Orthopaedic surgeons in Kyiv, Ukraine are highly trained and experienced. Clinics and medical centers in Ukraine are well-equipped and use the latest facilities. Let us know, if you want to book a consultation with one of our orthopedic specialists in Kyiv or any other city of Ukraine.