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HIP Arthroplasty: by Tiong Me Fah
HIP Arthroplasty: by Tiong Me Fah
ARTHROPLASTY
By Tiong Me Fah
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the presentation, you will be
able to :-
Understand the anatomy of hip.
Defined hip arthroplasty.
Know the reason of surgery.
management
ANATOMY OF HIP
WHAT IS HIP
ARTHROPLASTY
Is an elective surgical procedure which
the hip joint is replaced by prosthetic
implant.
Arthro = joint.
Plasty = prosthetic implant.
TYPES OF HIP ARTHROPLASTY
TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
= replaces both the acetabulum and femoral
head and neck.
HEMIARTHROPLASTY
= replaces femoral head and neck only.
COMPONENTS OF THA
- Stem - head - liner - cup
INDICATIONS OF SURGERY
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Avascular necrosis.
• Severe hip fracture.
CANDIDATES FOR SURGERY
Hip pain and stiffness limit daily
activities such as walking, bending,
climbing staircase.
Hip pain during resting.
Pain does not alleviates with anti-
inflammatory drugs.
Other treatments such as physical therapy
unable to reduce pain.
AIMS
Pain relief.
Dressing
Skin care
Observe skin for break down.
Assist in turning patient.
Continue…
Psychological
Encourage family support.
REHABILITATION
Bed exercises such as ankle pumps will
be started on the day after operation or the
next day after operation.
Patient gradually will be taught to stand
and walk with walking frame with
physiotherapist.
SPECIAL CARE:-
Not to cross legs when sitting, lying or
standing to prevent dislocations.
Not to bend hips more than 90 degree.
Use a pillow between legs at night when
sleeping.
Do not turn feet excessively inward or
outward.
Sit on a chair or bed which is higher than
knee level.
~THANK YOU~