Are you considering having hip replacement surgery? So there are certainly several things that are important for you to know about the process itself, the risks, and also the cost of the procedure. As with any medical procedure, there are risks, recovery process, and of course costs that come with it, so, before you decide to have the surgery, it is critical to know, understand, and be aware of all the pros and cons.
But first, what is the procedure of hip replacement surgery?
Hip replacement surgery Is a medical procedure performed under general or local anesthesia (epidural) by specialist doctors who make an incision in the hip joint (it is an incision 10-25 cm long) through which they remove the damaged and worn parts, and replace them with an artificial joint that connects to the tibia, The femur and patella which after the healing process aims to give you easier and pain-free movement (or a significantly reduced level of pain). The operation itself lasts about three hours and is accompanied by a professional medical staff.
What is the healing process of hip replacement surgery?
So even though this is not a short and quick recovery process, it can still not be defined as a disadvantage. why? Because even a few months of recovery is still more rewarding than living with severe pain, right? Eventually, after a long recovery period, you will be able to move more easily, not be limited, and enjoy what life has to offer you.
The process itself begins immediately after the surgery when at this point you will have to deal with pain and regional swelling that will restrict you from moving and bending the knee. At the same time, the day after the surgery you will be asked to try and perform a few steps with the help of a treadmill. Later in the recovery process you will need to work with a physiotherapist who will help you train and practice the movement of the thigh, which in itself is not a simple process, and it is accompanied by pain, so it is important that you take this into account. About two weeks to a month after surgery, although your condition will already begin to improve, you will still need to train the range of motion of your hip joint and start walking with crutches or a cane. This activity is also very important to strengthen the muscle and strengthen the balance.
About six weeks after the surgery, the recovery process will no longer involve the rehabilitation of a hip joint, but a return to full activity, and even at this stage it is very possible that you will still feel pain. At the same time, you have a big part in this process. If you let the pain dictate the pace to you, recovery will take longer. Therefore, if you are considering undergoing hip replacement surgery, you should be mentally prepared for the difficult recovery that comes with it.
What are the costs of hip replacement surgery?
The increases in hip replacement surgery can cost between NIS 20,000 and up to NIS 35,000 (depending on the procedure and needs) when the surgery is performed through a private medical setting. You can also activate your health insurance (depending on your insurance!) Or perform the surgery on behalf of the health funds. Is this a simple process? The answer is no, and this should be taken into account, however, this is an analysis with success rates higher than 90% and it is possible that the shortcomings become apparent near this figure.