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by hipreplacement
on July 01, 2008 - 8:33 a.m.
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FLY2INDIA4HEALTH is the premiere most medical tourism company that provides surgeons for hip replacement at hospitals of Delhi in India to international patients. Their websites WWW.FLY2INDIA4HEALTH.COM is the premiere most medical tourism company that provides information on arranging low cost surgery in India. The surgery usually takes two to four hours, although this is dependent upon the severity of the arthritis in your hip. In the operating room, a urinary catheter will be inserted and left in place for one or two days. Compression stockings and pneumatic sleeves will be put on both legs. The procedure is performed through an incision over the side of the hip. The ball-end of the thighbone (femur) is cut and replaced with the new metal ball and stem component.
It may be stabilized with or without cement. The damaged surface of the socket is smoothed in preparation for the insertion of the new socket. The ball and socket are then joined. When the surgeon is satisfied with the fit and function, the incision will be cleaned and covered with dressings. You will also find small drainage tubes coming out of the hip to drain fluid from the wound. You will be sent to the recovery room and as the anesthesia wears off you will slowly regain consciousness. A nurse will be with you, and may encourage you to cough or breathe deeply to help clear your lungs. You will also be given pain medication and will find a foam wedge or pillows placed between your legs to help hold your joint in place. When you are fully conscious, you will be taken back to your hospital room. The charge for surgeons of hip replacement at hospitals of Delhi in India is very low when compared to that in many western countries.
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