Question:-
Am I a candidate for Hip Resurfacing
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Answer :- If you suffer from
severe arthritis and if you are a active person, you may be a
candidate. If you have been advised Total Hip Replacement at a later
date by an orthopeadic and have severe symptoms presently , you are
likely to benefit greatly. The first step is to get your x-rays and
medical history to the surgeon for him to assess suitability |
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Question:-
How many Surgeries have you
performed so far? |
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Answer :-
Dr Bose has performed more than 2000
Hip Resurfacing Surgeries till date. |
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Question:- What is the age limit
for the Hip Resurfacing Surgery? |
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Answer :-
The chronological age is not an absolute
criteria. The physiological age, bone marrow density and the
anticipated post surgery activity level of the patients are the
deciding factors for the suitability of resurfacing procedure.
X-rays must be reviewed by the surgeon to assess technical
suitability. The youngest patient to undergo this procedure by
Dr.Bose is 14 years old. The oldest male patient was 73years old and
the oldest female patient 70 years old. |
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Question:-
Do I need Visa to come to India? |
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Answer :-
Yes,Medical Visa Required. |
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Question:-
Can a person accompany me during
stay in the hospital? |
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Answer :-
Yes, one person can stay with the
patient in the suite. |
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Question:-
What precautions do I take before
the surgery? |
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Answer :-
It is advisable to avoid smoking
completely. Blood thinners like aspirin and oral contraceptives
should also be stopped for a minimum period of a week prior to
surgery. NSAIDs like ibuprofen cause bone softening and must be
avoided to the maximum extent possible. Paracetmol ( Tylenol) or
Proxyvon ( Darvocet ) can be taken as alternative medications for
the pain.It is advisable to stay in good shape prior to surgery by
good aerobic exercises. However this is a balance and unaccustomed
exertion which causes severe pain should be avoided as this will
provoke inflammation. |
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Question:-
For how many days do I use
crutches after the surgery? |
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Answer :-
Usually for two to three weeks. But it
is variable from patient to patient. |
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Question:-
When can I squat or sit on the
floor after surgery? |
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Answer :-
Usually four to six months after
surgery. |
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Question:-
After how many days after the
surgery can I drive? |
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Answer :-
The time would depend on the side of
surgery and whether you are using an automatic or manual car. It
varies from three weeks to two months. |
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Question:-
Can I swim after the Surgery? |
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Answer :-
Yes, at three weeks following surgery.
Patients are advised not to swim in the resort or the ocean for the
first 3 weeks. This is to avoid wound contamination. However they
can shower everyday as a waterproof dressing would be given at
discharge. |
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Question:-
When can I go back to work? |
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Answer :-
If it is a desk job patients can go back
to work three weeks after surgery .For jobs which are physically
more demanding the period is likely to be six weeks However if
everything is very comfortable they can return to work earlier. |
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Question:-
Will the metal implant in me be
detected by the scanner at the airports when I travel by flight? |
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Answer :-
Yes, the implant may be detected by
metal detectors at the airport. We always provide a letter to cover
for this formality. |
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