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Hip joints

What is artificial hip joint surgery?

Hip joints connect the pelvis with thigh bone, which enables movement in the lower body such as walking and sitting. Any injury in the hip joint due to aging and disease challenges daily mobility. Artificial hip joint surgery replaces the injured hip joint with an artificial one that is harmless to the human body, thereby removing pain and support daily mobility. It can be an option when hip joint is fractured, two legs have different lengths due to severe avascular necrosis of the femoral head or pain in the hip joint is too bad that it nearly disables daily activities.

Benefits of artificial hip joint surgery by Wellton Hospital

Surgical incision is reduced by more than half from 15 - 20cm to 8 - 10cm. Muscles and tendons are preserved while the preserved muscles firmly support joints, thereby significantly lowering risk of dislocation. There are no mobility constraints, either.
Minimal incision to accelerate recovery by minimizing physical damage supports early locomotion, enabling a patient to walk four hours after surgery. It prevents synechia in the surgical part and strengthens muscles.
The Rehabilitation Treatment Center at Wellton Hospital provides systematic rehabilitation programs focused on strengthening muscles and enlarging bend angle. The 1:1 program with therapist provides rehabilitation customized to individual patient’s conditions.
Guardians can monitor the operating room real time in the waiting room. It receives positive feedback that alleviated anxiety guardians may feel and enhanced their trust in Wellton Hospital.
Air purification equipment in all operating rooms significantly reduces risk of infection after surgery that may arise from fine dust in the air.
All inpatients are provided with 24-hour care by professional nurses and nursing care until they are discharged. Also, professional nurses stationed 24x7 contribute to a more efficient treatment and swift response in case of an emergency.