Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Surgeon in Surat
Hip replacement at Vedaant Orthopaedic Center, Surat, by Dr Dev Padia, MS Ortho (USA) — total, partial, bilateral, revision and minimally invasive procedures.
In short: Hip replacement removes the worn ball and socket of the hip joint and replaces them with an implant. It is considered for advanced hip arthritis, avascular necrosis, and certain hip fractures. Most patients walk with support within a day of surgery, and hip replacement is generally the most predictable of the major joint replacements.
Is this you?
- Pain deep in the groin, often worse when standing from a chair
- Difficulty putting on socks, shoes, or cutting toenails
- A limp that has developed gradually over months
- Pain that radiates to the thigh or knee — hip pain is often felt at the knee
- Stiffness that makes getting in and out of a car difficult
- Night pain, or pain that no longer settles with rest
Hip arthritis is frequently mistaken for a back problem or a knee problem, because that is where the pain is felt. Examination distinguishes them quickly.
What causes hip damage
- Osteoarthritis — wear of the joint surface, the commonest cause.
- Avascular necrosis — loss of blood supply to the femoral head, which then collapses. Seen after steroid use, heavy alcohol intake, some fractures, and often with no identifiable cause. It affects younger patients disproportionately and is common in India.
- Hip fracture — particularly a displaced fracture of the femoral neck in an older patient, where replacement is often better than fixation.
- Inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid or ankylosing spondylitis.
- Childhood hip conditions that leave the joint abnormally shaped and lead to early arthritis.
Hip replacement procedures
Total hip replacement
Both the ball and the socket are replaced. The standard procedure for advanced arthritis and avascular necrosis.
Partial hip replacement
Only the ball is replaced, leaving the natural socket. Most often used after a hip fracture in an older patient.
Bilateral hip replacement
Both hips replaced, together or staged. Relevant where avascular necrosis affects both sides.
Revision hip replacement
For a replacement that has loosened, worn, dislocated repeatedly or become infected.
Minimally invasive hip
Smaller incision approaches with less soft-tissue disturbance, for suitable patients.
Daycare hip replacement
Shortened admission with earlier discharge, for fit and well-supported patients.
Which hip procedure applies to you?
| Total | Partial | Revision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best suited to | Arthritis, avascular necrosis | Displaced femoral neck fracture, older patient | A previous hip replacement that has failed |
| What is replaced | Ball and socket | Ball only | Depends on what has failed |
| Typical patient age | Wide range | Usually older | Any — years after the first operation |
| Complexity | Standard | Lower | Highest |
| Durability | Long service life expected | Socket may wear over time | Depends on remaining bone stock |
A guide to how the options differ. Which applies to you is decided on examination and imaging.
Book an appointment
Groin pain or a developing limp? Get it assessed.
Speak to the clinic directly. Open Monday to Saturday, and Sunday mornings.
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Before surgery is considered
Not every painful hip needs replacing. Depending on the cause and stage, useful non-surgical options include weight management, activity modification, physiotherapy to maintain movement and strength around the joint, and anti-inflammatory medication used sensibly.
Avascular necrosis is the exception that needs early attention. Caught before the femoral head collapses, joint-preserving options may exist. Once collapse has occurred, replacement is usually the realistic route — which is why unexplained hip pain in a younger adult should not be left for months.
How treatment is decided
- 01.
History
Where the pain sits, what it stops you doing, and any steroid use, alcohol history or previous hip injury.
- 02.
Examination
Hip movement, leg length, gait, and whether the pain is truly from the hip rather than the spine.
- 03.
Imaging
X-rays first. MRI where avascular necrosis is suspected, since it shows changes long before X-rays do.
- 04.
Decision
Options explained with what each realistically achieves, including doing nothing for now.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my knee hurt if the problem is my hip?
The hip and knee share nerve supply, so hip arthritis commonly refers pain to the thigh and knee. Patients are sometimes investigated for a knee problem when the hip is the source. Examination of hip movement usually settles it.
Is hip replacement more or less demanding than knee replacement?
Recovery after hip replacement is often quicker and more predictable than after knee replacement, and patients frequently report earlier pain relief. The hip is a simpler joint mechanically, which helps.
What is avascular necrosis?
Loss of blood supply to the ball of the hip, which causes the bone to weaken and eventually collapse. It affects younger adults disproportionately. Diagnosed early on MRI, some cases can be managed without replacement; after collapse, replacement is usually needed.
Will one leg be longer afterwards?
Restoring leg length is part of the planning and is checked during surgery. Small differences can remain and are usually managed with a shoe insert. Large differences are uncommon.
Can the hip dislocate after replacement?
It is uncommon, and risk is highest in the first weeks while soft tissues heal. You will be given specific positions to avoid early on. Implant choice and positioning also influence this risk.
How long does a hip replacement last?
Modern hip implants are designed for long service life, and the majority remain functional well beyond fifteen years. Age, weight and activity level all affect how long yours lasts.
Visit the clinic
Vedaant Orthopaedic CenterUG/9B Galloping Corridor, GD Goenka School Road
(Canal Road – VIP Road)
Surat, Gujarat 395007
| Monday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Medically reviewed by Dr Dev Padia, MS Ortho (USA)
Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon, Vedaant Orthopaedic Center, Surat.
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