Robotic Hip replacement surgery has been proven to significantly enhance accuracy and safeguard the integrity of healthy hip bone and cartilage while effectively eliminating damaged bone and cartilage. This heightened precision results in a prolonged lifespan for the replacement devoid of any complications.
The field of hip replacement surgery has seen significant progress with the help of robotic technology. Implementing robotic arm-assisted hip replacement has introduced a revolutionary approach, leading to remarkable results and heightened accuracy in the placement of hip prostheses.
What is Robotic Hip Replacement?
An orthopedic implant for the femoral and acetabular parts of the hip joint is used during a total hip replacement (arthroplasty) to replace the hip joint’s damaged cartilage. Restoring mobility, reducing pain, and enhancing the patient’s quality of life make this one of the most effective operations in medicine.
Preparation for Surgery
Once indicated for hip replacement, we suggest patients optimize their health and fitness to ensure a rapid recovery from surgery. Patients should maintain healthy body weight and nutrition and continue physical therapy and exercise to maintain strength in the periarticular muscles. Any medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and sleep apnea should be appropriately treated before surgery.
When do I need a Hip Replacement?
Hip joint cartilage degradation is caused by various situations (osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, osteonecrosis, post-traumatic arthritis, etc.). Before choosing surgery, patients should try non-operative treatments first (exercise program and physical therapy, analgesics such as Tylenol and anti-inflammatory medications, weight loss, a gait aid, and activity modification). If these treatments are ineffective in alleviating symptoms, a visit with an orthopedic physician is required to determine whether a hip replacement is appropriate.
Are you experiencing pain around your hip or groin area? This is a clear indication of an underlying problem with your hip joint. Pain during or after exercise, stiffness, and difficulty standing on one leg for more than a minute indicate potential hip problems. You must speak to a specialist for guidance if you cannot walk average distances or complete your usual daily activities due to pain. It’s important to remember that various treatments, including physiotherapy, medication, and hip resurfacing, can help alleviate symptoms without requiring a complete hip replacement. If your hip pain is not severely impacting your daily life, or you have found ongoing relief from these less invasive treatments, a hip replacement may not be necessary.
Surgical Planning
Planning and preparation for a hip replacement are essential. A patient is given the go-ahead for a hip replacement, after which specific X-rays are taken to enable digital calibration. Using templating software, a surgical plan is created that guarantees the best implant choice and estimates the implant sizes and positions. Each patient’s anatomy, activity level, age, and expectations will be taken into consideration as Dr. Passi chooses the surgical implants and surgical method.
More about the Surgery
To guarantee the highest level of sterility and the effectiveness of the process, surgery is carried out in a cutting-edge, accredited surgical centre. The majority of patients will have localised anaesthesia, which eliminates the requirement for a respirator and offers ideal operating conditions for quick recovery. The procedure with Dr. Passi takes around two hours, and great care is used to protect the integrity of the soft tissues and bone. Within a few hours of surgery, patients typically begin mobility and begin using a walker or crutches to walk. Passi performs day procedures for more than 50% of his main hip replacement patients. Pain management involves a multimodal approach. The majority of patients return to their normal daily activities after 4-6 weeks.Sports and running are permitted after 3 months. Dr Passi encourages his patients to live active lives and resume whatever sports and activities they enjoy most.
