✦ Gold Standard Hip Surgery

Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Q: When can I expect to walk again after total hip replacement?

Walking with a frame typically begins within 24 hours of surgery. With contemporary fast-track protocols, some patients take their first steps on the day of the operation. Independent walking without aids usually follows within 4–6 weeks.

Q: What precautions should I take after hip replacement?

Standard precautions include avoiding hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, crossing the legs, and internal rotation for 6–12 weeks. The specific restrictions depend on the surgical approach used and will be explained by your care team before discharge.

Q: What is the expected lifespan of a hip replacement?

Modern hip implants routinely last 20–25 years or longer with appropriate activity management. Body weight, activity level, and implant bearing material all influence longevity. Regular follow-up monitoring is recommended to assess long-term implant performance.

Q: Is the anterior approach better than the posterior approach for hip replacement?

Both approaches achieve excellent outcomes in experienced hands. The anterior approach tends to cause less disruption to muscles and may allow slightly faster early recovery. The choice depends on patient anatomy, body habitus, and surgeon training and preference.

The damaged ball and socket of the hip are replaced with precision implants — eliminating chronic arthritis pain, correcting mobility loss, and restoring the ability to walk and live independently.

60–90 min PROCEDURE

3–5 Days HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

3-6 Months FULL RECOVERY

What is Total Hip Replacement (THR)?

Total Hip Replacement — Total Hip Arthroplasty — replaces both the femoral head (ball) and the acetabulum (socket) with prosthetic components. A metal or ceramic ball mounted on a femoral stem replaces the femoral head, while a metal shell lined with polyethylene or ceramic replaces the socket. It is the definitive solution for end-stage hip arthritis, avascular necrosis, inflammatory joint disease, and post-traumatic hip destruction. Dr. Sai Kishan performs total hip replacement at Lux Hospitals using modern bearing surfaces and surgical approaches tailored to each patient's anatomy and functional requirements.

Appropriate for patients with advanced hip joint destruction causing persistent groin, thigh, or buttock pain, progressive loss of walking distance, and significant functional limitation — where non-surgical management including physiotherapy, medication, and injections has not provided satisfactory relief.

How the Procedure Works

Anaesthesia & Patient Positioning

Spinal or general anaesthesia; the patient is placed in the lateral or supine position depending on the surgical approach selected for their anatomy.

Hip Exposure

The joint is approached — posterior, direct anterior, or lateral — through a carefully planned incision to minimise muscle disruption and expedite recovery.

Head Resection & Socket Preparation

The damaged femoral head is removed; the acetabulum is reamed in a controlled sequence to the correct diameter to receive the cup implant.

Implant Placement & Fixation

The acetabular cup is press-fit or screwed into the pelvis; the femoral stem is inserted — cemented or cementless — based on bone quality.

Reduction, Check & Closure

The hip is reduced and tested for stability and leg length; the wound is closed and physiotherapy begins within 24 hours of surgery.

Outcomes

60–90 minDURATION

3–5 DaysHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

3–6 MonthsFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Dependable elimination of chronic hip pain from arthritis or joint destruction
→Restores a full, comfortable range of hip movement for daily activities
→Addresses leg length inequality resulting from advanced hip degeneration
→Enables return to walking, swimming, and recreational activities
→Contemporary implant materials designed to last 20–25 years or more
→Minimally disruptive surgical approaches available to shorten recovery

Hip replacement is genuinely life-changing surgery. People who arrived at the clinic barely able to walk are often back to their normal routines within a matter of weeks — the impact on independence and quality of life is remarkable.

— — Dr. Sai Kishan Sirasala, Knee and Hip Joint Replacement & Robotic Surgery

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

When can I expect to walk again after total hip replacement?+

What precautions should I take after hip replacement?+

What is the expected lifespan of a hip replacement?+

Is the anterior approach better than the posterior approach for hip replacement?+

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