Hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture
Partial Hip Replacement in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Partial hip replacement - also called hip hemiarthroplasty - replaces only the damaged femoral head while preserving your natural, healthy socket. It is a less invasive alternative to total hip replacement, most often used for a displaced femoral neck fracture where the socket itself is undamaged, giving older or less active patients a shorter, lower-risk surgery.
- Preserves the natural hip socket
- Best suited to femoral neck fracture
- Surgery typically takes 1-2 hours
- Walking with a frame within a day or two
Who needs partial hip replacement
Partial hip replacement is primarily recommended for a displaced femoral neck fracture where the socket is still healthy and undamaged. It suits older or less active adults for whom a shorter, lower-risk surgery is the safer choice. When arthritis has damaged the socket itself, total hip replacement is the better option instead.
How the surgery is performed
Under anaesthesia, the fractured femoral head is removed through an incision and a metal stem is fitted into the thighbone, topped with an artificial ball - unipolar, or bipolar with an extra bearing to reduce wear on the natural socket. The natural acetabulum is left untouched. Surgery typically takes about 1 to 2 hours.
Recovery
Hospital stay is typically 2 to 4 days. Physiotherapy begins almost immediately, with most patients walking with a frame or walker within a day or two, and full recovery over a few months as light activities gradually return.
Cost
Partial hip replacement in Ahmedabad typically costs Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, usually less than total replacement, depending on implant type and length of hospital stay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between partial and total hip replacement?
Partial hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty) replaces only the femoral head while keeping your natural socket, and is mainly used for hip fractures. Total hip replacement replaces both the ball and socket, and is used when arthritis has damaged the joint itself.
How long is the hospital stay?
Typically 2 to 4 days, with physiotherapy starting almost immediately and walking with a frame possible within a day or two.
What does partial hip replacement cost in Ahmedabad?
Generally Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh, depending on implant type and hospital stay - usually less than total hip replacement.
Is partial hip replacement suitable for elderly patients?
Yes - it is often preferred for older or less active patients with a femoral neck fracture, as it is a shorter, lower-risk procedure than total hip replacement.