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Hip resurfacing Surgery Cost Package: 7,000 to 15,500 U.S. Dollars<\/strong>rn{Hip resurfacing surgery cost covers all the medical & logistic costs at the destination}<\/strong><\/p>\n rn<\/p>\n Costa Ricau00a0[USA Joint Commission International Accredited Hospital]rnIndiau00a0[Harvard Medical Affiliated & USA Joint Commission Accredited Hospital]rnMexicou00a0[World Class Hospitals]<\/p>\n rnHip resurfacing is a technique designed to reline rather than replace the worn hip joint. Hip resurfacing creates a bigger hip ball than is generally used in hip replacement, which may reduce the risk of dislocation.rnrnIn addition, the damaged hip socket (acetabulum) is fitted with a metal prosthesis u2013 similar to what is used in hip replacement. Hip resurfacing also gives the patient time for new technological improvements to emerge in the field of total hip replacement surgeries.rnrnPatients should keep in mind that not everyone is a good candidate for hip resurfacing. This is dependent on the patientu2019s age, medical conditions and the X-rays of the hip. Usually, an orthopedic surgeon will be able to advise as to whether a patientu2019s hip can be resurfaced. Hip resurfacing is not recommended for people with osteoporosis u2013 due to an increased risk of fracture of the femur.rnrn\n Hip Resurfacing Surgery<\/h2>\n rnrnHip resurfacing is a major operation that usually takes up to two hours. The operation is performed under a general anesthetic. This means that the patient will be asleep during the procedure and will feel no pain.rnrnOnce the anesthetic has taken effect, the surgeon will make a cut (usually about 15 to 30cm long) over the hip and thigh. The length of the cut may be shorter depending on the technique surgeon is using.rnrnThe worn surfaces of the thigh bone and hip socket are carefully removed and covered with metal surfaces. The surgeon will then close the wound with stitches or clips and cover it with a dressing.rnrn\n
Hip Resurfacing Operation u2013 Hospital Stay<\/h2>\n rnrnRecovery from a hip resurfacing surgery is expected to last from six weeks to three months. Starting from the day after the operation, a physiotherapist will usually visit daily to help the patient with exercises designed to help in recovery.rnrnPeople generally stay in hospital for around five days but some patients may need to stay for up to 10 days. After this time, patients will be able to walk with sticks or crutches. Before going home, the nurse will advise about caring for stitches, hygiene and bathing.rnrn\n
Hip Resurfacing vs. Hip Replacement<\/h2>\n rnrnHip resurfacing first emerged as an alternative to hip replacement in the 1960s but fell out of favor because of problems with the polyethylene parts used at the time. A new generation of cobalt chrome caps and socket linings led to its re-emergence in the 1990s. Although hip resurfacing has been used in Europe for many years, it is relatively new to the United States.rnrnHip resurfacing is considered better than total hip replacement because generally after the latter is done, one cannot sit on the floor, squat, or lead a very active, hectic life or play sport.rnrnHip Resurfacings hardly ever dislocate and activity levels are excellent after resurfacing. Total hip replacement, on the other hand, tends to dislocate quite quickly. Hip Resurfacing usually last even longer than THR and with a far better lifestyle. If Resurfacing fails at any stage, THR can be easily done.rnrnAlso, the current generation of hip resurfacing devices utilizes a metal-metal bearing, which have demonstrated a much higher level of wear resistance. These also help in reduced bone loss and inflammatory tissue reaction about the hip joint as compared to metal-polyethylene bearings.rnrnIn addition, head diameter resulting from resurfacing is very similar to the patientu2019s normal head diameter. These head sizes are typically much larger than the femoral balls utilized in conventional total hip replacement surgery.rnrn