Life Span of rightly selected Hip implant goes beyond two decades, expert stresses on best practices
A policeman, injured in Mumbai riots 25 years ago, underwent hip replacement two years later, continues to lead a normal-active and trouble free life
by Suman Gupta
Mumbai, April,2019 :Right Implant selection, adoption of global best practices, quality and skill of a surgeon plays a key role in making an orthopedic surgery successful &long-lasting, according to Orthopaedic experts.
Use of technology especially in the medical field comes after prolonged Research and Development. Nearly 10 years of clinical trials are the norm in case such an orthopedic implant. There is a need to educate patients about a critical fact that implants cannot replace the original knee or hip, however by following certain protocols one can make the best use of it for long.
Case in point is a Mumbai based policeman Mr. HemantRanewho was severely injured during the riots in 1994 and he was in acute pain, leading to a sort of disability. Two years later the policeman underwent hip replacement surgery by of Prof. Dr. Pradeep Bhosale who now heads Joint Replacement Centre at Nanavati Hospital.
“Hip replacements are not treated as emergencies. A large number of patients suffer in pain and accept the bad quality of life due to the high costs. These patients are now coming forward. Hemant’s case clearly indicates that the right hip implant performed with precision can expand the life span of replacement for long – several decades,” explained Dr. Bhosale.
According to experts, instead of brand of implants, it is the selection of right implants, use of technology and expertise of a surgeon counts the most, results largely depend on the skill and experience of a surgeon.
Commenting on the life span of a successful implant, Mr.Hemant Ranesaid, “ Hip repalement surgery served as a boon to me. I was suffering from pain for 2 years without doing anything about it. Initially, I was apprehensive about undergo a life-changing surgery, but with Dr. Bhosale’s assurance and my family’s support I went ahead. Today after 25 years, I am still leading a normal life without any hassel.” His hip replacement may last for another 10-15 yrs further.
“For successful hip replacement, Surgeons were expected to know not only about the implants and its life span but also exact surgical procedures. They also need to tell the patients about its efficacy and risks”, added Dr. Bhosale.
It is roughly estimated that over one lakh joint replacement surgeries are carried out in the country every year. Of these, an estimated 70,000 to 80,000 are knee replacements, and 20,000 to 30,000 are hip replacements surgeries. However, the joint registry established by the Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS) has recorded only 1.71 lakh knee and 14,000 hip replacement surgeries since it began collecting data in 2007. With rising awareness about the efficacy of orthopedics implants, those suffering from such problems are consulting experts to get rid of the pain by undergoing replacement surgeries.
About Nanavati: Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital is a tertiary care private hospital in the country which has been at the forefront of healthcare for the past 65 years. The 350-bedded facilityis being managed by Radiant Life Care Private Limited which aims at facilitating the ongoing pursuit of excellence at the Hospital by assisting and bringing not only the best clinical and non-clinical talent but also the ultra-modern equipment and technology enabling the delivery of the highest standards of healthcare in our country.
The hospital is equipped with 55 specialty departments offering a plethora of services in practically every field of modern medicine and healthcare. Well-equipped hospital rooms, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and technologically advanced systems are all backed by the expertise of over 350 consultants, 100 resident doctors, 475 nursing staff and 1500 employees.
The hospital provides a wide spectrum of Super Speciality Services in the field of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Urology, Kidney Transplant, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Cancer, BMT, Cardiac and Surgical Gastroenterology, Liver Transplant, Orthopaedics including Spine Surgery, Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery and comprehensive Mother & Child Care.
Hopsital has speciality joint replacement operation theatre with modern facilities like continuous steril air zone. Space suit, computer, modern equipment and speciality staffs. Joint replacement center is recognized by Maharastra University of Health Science (MUHS) and 2 fellow (Joint replacement surgery) for one year duration each are approved every year and poster at Nanavati Hospital.
