Tag Archives: THR

Total Hip Replacement Physio
03
Mar
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Physiotherapy for Total Hip Replacement

Posted on by Chelsey Sidaway

A hip replacement, also known as a hip arthroplasty. Is a procedure where damaged bone, comprising the joint is removed and replaced with prosthetic components. In a total hip replacement, the head of the femur is replaced with a prosthetic head attached to a shaft. And the joint surface of the acetabulum is covered with a synthetic liner. It is a surgery with very high success rates with 95% of patients experiencing significant pain relief after surgery when combined with effective total hip replacement physio. It is estimated that 58% of total hip replacements last 25 years.

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Ensuring A Good Outcome With THR Surgery
30
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Ensuring A Good Outcome With THR Surgery

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Preparing For A THR A total hip replacement or THR in short has become a relatively common procedure with tens of thousands Australians having a hip replacement each year. Pre-surgery appropriate preparation can help by both speeding up recovery after surgery and ensuring a good long term outcome. How To Prepare For Your THR Surgery:… Read More >

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Total Hip Replacement Rehabilitation
29
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Total Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Achieving A Successful Outcome After Surgery Having a prosthetic hip is obviously a completely different sensation to keeping your original hip and as a result there may be some new sensations early on after surgery including having areas of numbness, stiffness and new aches and pains… These differences will typically diminish given time and with… Read More >

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Risks Associated With Hip Replacement
28
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Risks Associated With Hip Replacement

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

Making A Decision To Have A Hip Replacement The decision to have a hip replacement is not something to take lightly, although the outcomes are typically very good with this type of surgery it is still surgery and there are associated risks. Consideration whether or not to proceed with a hip replacement surgery typically necessitates… Read More >

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Arthritis And Hip Arthroplasty
27
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Arthritis And Hip Arthroplasty

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

What Is Hip Arthritis? Hip arthritis can be a painful condition limiting both movement and function of the hip and as a result hip arthritis can have a negative impact on an individuals mental and physical health. There is currently no “cure” for arthritis, conservative treatment such as physiotherapy is directed at maintaining an individuals… Read More >

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Do I Need A Total Hip Replacement?
26
Aug
Back and Joint Pain, Surgical Procedures and Protocols

Do I Need A Total Hip Replacement?

Posted on by Hayden Latimer

What Is A Total Hip Replacement? A total hip replacement also referred to as total hip arthroplasty and often called a hip replacement or abbreviated to THR for short is where damaged bone and cartilage is surgically removed and subsequently replaced with prosthetic components. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint in which… Read More >

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