Medical Tourism for Revision Hip surgery

Following are some considerations when choosing medical tourism for revision hip surgery

1. Revision hip surgery may be done on one side or both sides. There are tens of options of reconstruction possible like the use of cages etc. However, which option fits your particular need is mostly determined at the time of surgery.

2. Very specific details on the implant used for the first replacement surgery are necessary. This can significantly reduce the morbidity of surgery by using one or two existing components and arranging the modular parts from the same company (manufacturer) of  the index THR components.

3. Good quality X-rays and CT scans are also needed, if possible. The more the imaging and the details, the further possible it is to narrow down the possible options and thereby be more precise regarding the cost and recuperation period.

4. Fortunately, the metal on metal Birmingham option is possible with revision hips also in certain cases.

5. The recovery period is extremely variable depending on the factors stated in #1 above. If an extended trochanteric osteotomy is required one needs a prolonged recovery period.

6. In general, revision hip replacement has a much higher general and local complication rate. Thus, rigid criteria have to be followed in terms of med fitness, BMI and co-existing illnesses to determine candidacy for revision hip surgery.

7. The cost of revision hip surgery depends on the specific individual's case and may vary depending on several factors like revision of both sides or one side, the reconstruction option selected (which, as mentioned above, is mostly determined at the time of the surgery), etc. For an approximate quote for your particular case, login or register.

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