Possible Complications of Hip Replacement Surgery - Dr. Manu Mengi - Joint & Pain Doctor

If persistent hip pain due to osteoarthritis or fracture is robbing you of your quality of life, don't despair. With Hip Replacement Surgery in Chandigarh Mohali, you may be able to resume most activities without any pain and discomfort.

Hip replacement is an operative procedure that involves replacing your damaged hip joint with an artificial joint (known as prosthesis) often made from metal alloy or plastic. Like a healthy hip joint, your new artificial joint has a weight bearing smooth surface that allows for easy and painless hip movements.

Generally speaking, Hip Replacement Surgery in Chandigarh Mohali is a safe and effective operation, but, as with any surgery, there are some potential risks and complications.

Blood Clots

Blood clot, medically known as thromboembolic disease, is the most common concern following the surgery. Since you will not be able to move around for some days after the surgery, a blood clot may form in a vein in your lower leg. Blood clot is a particular concern because it is possible that it breaks off and travels to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism (blockage in the arteries).

Infection

Infection at the site of the surgery is one of the most feared complications. Infection in the deeper tissue around the artificial hip joint is also possible. If not treated in time, these infections can be life threatening.

In order to lower the risk of infection, the surgery should be performed in hygienically impeccable and infection-free operating room, and patients should be administered with antibiotics before, during and after the operation.

Bleeding, injury to nearby nerves, vessels and bones and adverse reaction to anesthesia are other possible but unlikely non-hip joint related complications.

Hip Dislocation

Your new prosthesis may become dislocated. In around 1 in 20 cases, the replaced femoral head can dislodged from the socket. If the condition occurs, you will require revision surgery to repair or replace the prosthesis.

Loosening

Although rare, but your new hip joint may not become properly fixed to your bone and become loose over time. The loosening of implant can be fixed only by a revision surgery.

It is important to consult with Best Hip Replacement Surgeon in Chandigarh Mohali. Dr. Manu Mengi is the Best Joint Pain Doctor in Chandigarh Mohali.