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<h2>What is Hip Trauma Reconstruction?</h2>
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<p>Hip trauma is an injury in the hip due to the impact caused by incidents such as a car accident or a hard fall. The injury can be a bone break or dislocation or both.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Hip trauma reconstruction is the process of rebuilding and restoring the hip joint.</p>
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<h2>Indications for Hip Trauma Reconstruction</h2>
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<p>Major indications for hip trauma reconstruction include:</p>
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<ul><li>Pain and inflammation in the hip and groin area</li><li>Limited movement of the hip or leg</li><li>Inability to put weight or pressure on the hip and leg&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<h2>How to Prepare for the Procedure?</h2>
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<p>The preparation for the procedure might begin well in advance, with X-rays and other imaging tests like MRI of your hip. Subsequently, your surgeon may ask you to:&nbsp;</p>
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<ul><li>Stop smoking (if applicable)</li><li>Avoid taking any medications</li><li>Stop food or drink after midnight the night before the procedure</li></ul>
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<h2>How is Hip Trauma Reconstruction Performed?</h2>
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<p>Hip trauma reconstruction is performed with several approaches and may involve one or more of the following.</p>
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<p><strong>Hip Resurfacing</strong></p>
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<ul><li>Your surgeon makes an incision to access your hip bone and thighbone (femur).&nbsp;</li><li>Then the femoral head is trimmed and capped with a covering of smooth metal.&nbsp;</li><li>The damaged bone and/or cartilage are removed from the hip joint.&nbsp;</li><li>The hip socket is lined with a metal shell and the incision is closed with stitches.</li></ul>
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<p><strong>Hip Osteotomy</strong></p>
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<ul><li>An incision is made, and the damaged bone is cut, reshaped and fixed in a proper position.&nbsp;</li><li>This ensures realigning of the load-bearing surfaces of the hip and proper weight distribution.</li><li>The incision is then closed with stitches.</li></ul>
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<p><strong>Hip Arthroscopy</strong></p>
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<ul><li>A few small incisions are made around the hip to insert the arthroscope device.&nbsp;</li><li>Your surgeon views the hip’s interior on a monitor and then inserts small surgical instruments.</li><li>The affected parts are repaired, and the incisions are closed with sutures.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<p><strong>Hip Arthroplasty</strong></p>
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<ul><li>Your surgeon gets access to the affected part through small incisions.</li><li>The damaged joint surface is removed and replaced with an artificial implant.&nbsp;</li><li>The incision is closed with stitches to conclude the arthroplasty.&nbsp;</li></ul>
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<h2>Risks Associated with the Procedure</h2>
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<p>The main risks associated with the procedure include but are not limited to:</p>
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<ul><li>Wound healing problems, infection</li><li>Damage to nerves or blood vessels</li><li>Excess bleeding or blood clots</li></ul>
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<h2>What Precautions should be Taken as You Recover from the Procedure?</h2>
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<p>As you recover from the hip trauma reconstruction, you may be required to:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
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<ul><li>Use crutches or a walker or a cane for a specific period of time&nbsp;</li><li>Follow weight-bearing restrictions until the hip heals and stabilizes</li><li>Perform specific exercises to regain flexibility and motion in your hip</li></ul>
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<h2>Benefits of Hip Trauma Reconstruction</h2>
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<p>Hip trauma reconstruction can:&nbsp;</p>
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<ul><li>Alleviate hip pain and restore mobility</li><li>Reduce strain and wear and tear</li><li>Improve the quality of life</li></ul>
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