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Understanding Bikini Hip Replacement Procedure

By Jaclyn Hurley


The bikini hip replacement is a surgical procedure that targets to replace hip joints with a prosthetic implant. This can either be a total or semi replacement and is common to relieve arthritis pain. It is also performed to fix severe damages resulting from fractures. For total surgery also known as total hip arthroplasty, both the acetabulum and femoral head are replaced while only the femoral head is replaced in case of hemiarthroplasty (half surgery).

For patients suffering from most of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, protrusio acetabula, benign, malignant bone tumor, ankylosing spondylitis and any bikini fracture among several other related conditions all qualify for this procedure. It helps to relieve pain and allow the patient to resume other physical activities.

It involves minimal incision through bikini line hence the name. Other than minimal inversion, there is also minimal reduction of the tissue and bone. This is followed by gently inserting implants using portals that are normally less than two inches. The implants could be made of plastics or ceramics materials. Initially, the metallic implants were common but they are no longer used due to several health related concerns. An aesthesia would normally be used during the procedure.

Being a very popular form of surgery, the level of safety and simplicity has improved by great extent, all thanks to modern technology particularly in the field of medicine. Most surgeons are now recommending this procedure for their patients as there is less time needed for recovery and the total price tag is significantly reduced. The implants that are used quickly grow into bones.

The attractiveness of this procedure is explained by the fact that less hospital and recovery time is required as compared to surgeries that target to address the same conditions. The total cost of operation is also significantly lower. The majority of patients are able to leave for home in a day or two, and the majority can even drive their vehicles in a matter of days.

This is however not a procedure that will be recommended for very obese people and the category of patients who are very masculine as it becomes very difficult even on the hand of highly experienced surgeons. When complex hip revision is necessary, the procedure may also not work given the necessity for more incisions.

It comes with several advantages when compared to the traditional surgeries that targets to solve the same problems. For instance, there is less pain, minimal blood loss with less wound hence reduced chances of infections. In addition to this, the muscle weakness and immobilization is highly reduced with well hidden scar and reduced chances of dislocation.

With the help of a well-trained and very experienced surgeon, most of the side effects and possible complications may not be experienced. The possible side effects include bleeding, blood clots and infections although there are very few cases that are reported. The prosthesis may also loosen and there may be discrepancy on the length of limb. All these calls for the need of a highly experienced surgeon and well equipped medical center.




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