Forum: Module 07 Discussion – Dislocated Hip Prosthesis

Forum: Module 07 Discussion – Dislocated Hip Prosthesis

Hip replacement surgery is often recommended for patients who have continually painful and stiff hip/s caused by various medical conditions or injury. Hip replacement is a surgery in which the hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant. Hip prosthetics are designed to mimic the function of a functioning hip and provide normal to near-normal ranges of hip motion for a patient. However, prosthetic hips can have disadvantages including, dislocation which is a risk factor inherent to prosthetic hip replacements.

In your own words, describe the following, while citing the sources of any research that aided your answer:

Hip replacement surgery (describe the procedure)

Advantages and disadvantages

Recovery

Effectiveness

Complications

Prevention for dislocation

Why does a dislocated hip prosthesis cause pain to the patient, since the socket is not made of the patient’s bone?

Please make an initial post by midweek, and respond to at least two other student’s posts with substantial details that demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, and critical thinking. Remember that your posts must exhibit appropriate writing mechanics including using proper language, cordiality, and proper grammar and punctuation. If you refer to any outside sources or reference materials be sure to provide proper attribution and/or citation.

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