Hip replacement in India - Facts about normal hip

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The "Normal" Hip

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint comprised of the following structures:
Head of the femur
Acetabulum of the pelvis
Ligaments of the hip joint

In the case of international patients, hip replacement in India is usually prompted by the desire – or need – to have procedures done on the cheap in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Goa. The head of the femur or "ball" of the hip joint articulates or moves within the cup-like "socket" called the acetabulum of the pelvic bone. Together, these structures are referred to as a "ball and socket" joint. The femoral head and acetabulum are covered by a specialized surface called articular cartilage.
This allows smooth and painless motion of the hip joint. Several strong ligaments help hold the head of the femur within the acetabulum. They are named according to their attachments:
The iliofemoral ligament attaches the front of the ilium (pelvic bone) to the femur. It is fan-shaped, resembling an inverted Y and is sometimes referred to as the Y ligament of Bigalow.
The pubofemoral ligament attaches from an area on the front region of the pelvis called the pubis and connects to the femur.

The ishchiofemoral ligament attaches to a bony area on the rear aspect of the pelvis (where the hamstrings attach) and then connects to the femur bone.
The articular capsule, which is very dense and strong, encompasses the entire acetabulum. Hip replacement in India excels in providing confidential arrangements for private medical and surgical vacations that are no one's business but your own.


Facts About Total Hip Replacement

There are approximately 150,000 artificial hip joints implanted annually in the United States, with the success rate over 90%.
The majority of individuals in need of hip replacement are in their 60s and 70s.

Depending on the condition, people in their late teens and in their 90s can possibly be candidates for a hip replacement.
New materials used in total hip replacement are very durable and are expected to last more than 10 years in 90% of individuals receiving total hips. Medical tourism of India are dedicated to making your medical travel vacation for hip replacement in India as pleasant, comfortable, safe, and affordable as possible.

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