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Hip problems
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| Disorders |
| ►Introduction |
| ►Arthritis |
| ►Other conditions |
| ►Hip fracture |
| Hip replacement |
| ►Surgery details |
| ►Results of surgery |
| ►Advances in total hip replacement |
| ►Advice sheet about total hip replacement |
| Other surgery |
| ►Hip injection |
| ►Advice sheet about hip injection |
| ►Surgery for hip fracture |
| Physiotherapy |
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►After hip replacement
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Further information |
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►Hip DVD
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Advice on Hip InjectionBefore embarking on hip injection you should be aware of the following facts. If you have any other questions you should ask your surgeon for further information.
Benefits
- Diagnostic: In early cases of hip arthritis it is sometimes difficult to be certain whether pain is arising from the hip joint itself or from surrounding areas such as the spine. Injection of local anaesthetic can help define the source of pain.
- Therapeutic: A steroid (cortisone) is injected into the hip as well as local anaesthetic. In cases of early arthritis this may provide prolonged pain relief.
Risks
There are very few risks associated with hip injection.
Increased pain may be experienced for 48 hours. Pain is normally mild, but on occasions can be severe and require treatment with painkillers.Infection is a theoretical risk but is extremely rare.
Procedure details
The injection must be done under X-ray control in a sterile environment. It is therefore done in an operating theatre.
General anaesthetic is normally used.
Recovery
Pain relief is normally seen within a few days
You may exercise as comfortable
For further information please see www.johnbritton-orthopaedics.co.uk
John Britton FRCS
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
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