Modular Hemiarthroplasty

Bipolar hemi-arthroplasty is done in cases of fracture of hip bone (fracture neck of femur) in elderly patients. In this procedure part of proximal end of thigh bone (femur) is replaced with prosthetic components.

Indication:

• Poor general health or fragilty.

• Pathological hip fracture.

• Severe osteoporosis where fracture fixation not possible.

• Inadequate closed reduction or cases of failed fracture fixation.

• Displaced fracture that is several days old.

• Pre-existing hip disease (e g rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis).

• Patients having Neurological disorder.

Advantages –

Bipolar hemi- arthroplasty is successful in elderly patients of unstable, comminuted fractures with osteoporosis where fracture fixation has bad prognosis.

For elderly patients with multiple comorbidities bipolar hemi- arthroplasty procedure is a less complicated and less expensive surgery compared to total hip replacement

Bipolar hemi-arthroplasty has another advantage over fracture fixation surgery that patients bear weight immediately and are encouraged to move and exercise the involved limbs. This reduces the period of bed rest and in turn rate of complications.

We will be happy to provide you further information regarding the procedure and its suitability for your patient can be discussed with us.