Partial Hip Replacement

There are four types or grades of fractured neck of femur which help understand the extent of damage to the hip joint. These are as follows :

Type 1: It is sort of a stable fracture with bones pressed together but not disconnected. Their alignment too is not affected much.

Type 2: The bones are fractured but the alignment is intact

Type 3: This is an advanced stage where bones are displaced but there is contact between bone fragments

Type 4: The bones are completely displaced & there is no contact between bone fragments.

In the first three types, the fracture can be healed with nailing devices & pins. In the last stage of femoral neck fracture, pins or nailing devices are not helpful. Further the blood supply to femoral head may get disrupted leading to early bone death. To treat this, the doctors recommend partial hip replacement surgery.

Partial hip replacement surgery is a treatment for broken hip and not for patients with degenerative conditions like hip arthritis.

Individuals who need a partial hip replacement surgery often experience the following symptoms:

• Persistent pain in the hip
• Pain that gets worse while walking or bending
• Suspected fracture in the hip joint
• Limited or restricted range of motion

Potential complications of a partial hip arthroplasty include:

• Dislocation of prostheses
• Infection
• Loose implants

At Elite Orthopedics, our surgeons offer the best treatment for hip fractures. Our doctors are experts in partial hip replacement surgery.