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Joint-Replacement Care

Chronic knee or hip pain steals independence. Explore treatment paths below and decide if surgery is right for you. Each section covers symptoms, candidacy, procedure steps, recovery timeline and FAQs.

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TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT (THA)

Overview

Hip arthritis can cause groin pain and difficulty sitting or walking. THA replaces the damaged ball-and-socket with smooth, durable ceramic-poly bearings.

Who Benefits

Advanced hip arthritis (primary or secondary OA) Failure of medications or physical therapy Fractures or AVN (Avascular Necrosis) of the femoral head

Procedure Snapshot

Duration: 60–90 minutes Usually performed under spinal anaesthesia Muscle-sparing or minimally invasive approach when possible

Recovery Timeline

Walk with support: 1–2 days Return to desk work: ~2 weeks Low-impact sports: ~6 weeks Full recovery: ~8–10 weeks

Longevity & Safety

10–15 years in most patients with moderate activity Lower blood loss and infection risk vs. total knee Easier to revise if needed later

FAQ

On day of surgery patient is allowed to walk full weight bearing

Patient will be operated under anesthesia so essentially a painfree procedure.

25 years

No

Still unsure which treatment is right for you?

Dr. Karthik M S can help you understand your options — surgical or non-surgical.

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