Hip replacement in Thailand |
Total hip replacement surgery in Thailand takes about 2 - 3 hours
under general anaesthesia or spinal block. Although general anaesthesia
is preferrable,
the patient will discuss the options with our surgeon and anaesthesiologist
prior to surgery.
The patient will also discuss the following options with our surgeon;
- Traditional technique -in which one long incision is made to
access both the cup and the stem.
- Minimally Invasive Technique (MIS) – in which two small
incisions are made, one for the cup and one for the stem.
Scope of Treatment
- Back pain from work injuries and Herniated Lumbar Disc
- Fractures and all types of dislocated joints from accidents
- Knee or hip joint osteoarthritis from old age or other diseases
- Chronic joint pain
- Osteophyte
- Sports injuries
- Arthroscopy
- Osteoporosis in seniors
- Hand injuries
Implants are supplied by well known medical suppliers such as Zimmer,
Johnson & Johnson, Corin, and Exeter System. The choice of
supplier and the model will be decided by the surgeon depending on
what is best suited for the patient's hip.
Recovery
A typical length of hospitalisation after hip replacement surgery
is 3 - 5 days.
Recommended length of vacation after breast augmentation surgery
7 - 14 days. Follow-up visit is usually 7 - 10 days after surgery.
For more information about the prodecure, the surgeons and the orthopedists at Bangkok Phuket Hospital, click here.
Please note that this information is for guidance only. Details
will be discussed with our specialist during pre-op consultation.
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