Along with the knee, the hip is one of the most common joints to be replaced by a replacement prosthesis. In the course of life the surfaces of the cartilage at the hip joint can wear out and cause discomfort and pain in the hip. In serious cases the wear is so severe that the … Hip-TEP aftercare
Treatment/Therapy for at home The healing process after the insertion of a Hip-Tep can last from months to a year and requires patience as well as an exercise program which should be done regularly to continuously improve the function of the hip. Regular exercise is important in the healing process and in the restoration of … Treatment/Therapy for at home | Hip-TEP aftercare
Healing time If the Hip-Tep was used for the first time in an operation, a healing process is set in motion. In the first few days, the metabolism at the surgical wound is activated to start the healing process. The blood circulation is stimulated to bring important substances to the operation site. After that, the … Healing time | Hip-TEP aftercare
Summary The Hip-Tep is designed to restore pain-free movement to the hip joint and requires rehabilitative measures such as training to strengthen and stretch the joint to restore its function. With a regular training program the Hip-Tep can be stabilized in the hip joint and complications can be prevented. All articles in this series: Hip-TEP … Summary | Hip-TEP aftercare
The topic of the pressure disk prosthesis has become a very critical one. Especially the early occurrence of loosening has brought the pressure disk prosthesis into a niche existence in terms of numbers. The future will show whether the pressure disc prosthesis will disappear from the market or whether innovations will help it to achieve … Pressure disc prosthesis
Causes Such an operation for hip prosthesis is usually necessary when the wear and tear of the hip joint is very advanced. Such an underlying coxarthrosis (derived from the Latin word: “coxa” (= hip)) always implies a painful change in the area of the hip joint, which is caused by the pathological wear of the … Causes | Hip prosthesis
Risk factors for hip arthrosis As already mentioned above, there are various risk factors that increase the development of hip arthrosis and thus increase the probability of a hip prosthesis. Some important factors are listed below in brief. For some diseases you will find further information. Just click on the appropriate place. Congenital malpositions (e.g. … Risk factors for hip arthrosis | Hip prosthesis
Diagnosis The diagnosis is based on anamnesis (family, own anamnesis), physical examination (pain localization) with additional confirmation by x-rays of the affected hip side. Flexion, extension, internal and external rotation, as well as abduction and adduction are checked during a hip joint movement test. In the presence of coxarthrosis, the internal rotation of the hip … Diagnosis | Hip prosthesis
Loosening of a hip prosthesis In surgical orthopedics, the implantation of hip prostheses is one of the most successful and complication-free procedures. In more than 90% of the cases there are no late complications such as prosthesis loosening. Although rare, this serious complication can occur in less than 10% of cases. The cause of material … Loosening of a hip prosthesis | Hip prosthesis
The surgery The extent of the operation to insert a hip prosthesis depends on whether a partial or total endoprosthesis is inserted, i.e. whether the hip joint is only partially or completely replaced by artificial prosthesis parts. The classical surgical technique is distinguished from the minimally invasive access technique, whereby the latter is preferred due … The surgery | Hip prosthesis
Degree of severity of disability after hip prosthesis The degree of disability (GdB) is a measure of the impairment of a person by a disability and originates from the German law for severely disabled persons. If “only” one hip joint is affected and a hip joint prosthesis is only implanted on one side, a 20% … Degree of severity of disability after hip prosthesis | Hip prosthesis
Synonyms in a broader sense Artificial hip joint Total hip joint endoprosthesis (HTEP or HTE) Hip joint prosthesis Total Hip Endoprosthesis HEP, TEP, HTEP Hip Endoprosthesis Hip Joint Arthrosis Joint replacement Hip joint replacement Hip operation Hip joint surgery McMinn prosthesis Cap prosthesis Short shaft prosthesis Arthrosis of the hip Definition The term hip joint … Hip prosthesis