Hip Replacement Surgery in Kolkata Total Hip Replacement for Advanced Arthritis and Joint Damage
Severe hip pain can interfere with walking, sleeping, climbing stairs and performing everyday activities. When advanced joint damage no longer responds adequately to conservative treatment, hip replacement may be considered.
Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar is an Orthopedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Kolkata providing evaluation and surgical treatment for hip arthritis, including total, revision and complex hip arthroplasty — see revision joint replacement where an earlier hip implant is involved.
What Is Total Hip Replacement?
Total hip replacement involves replacing damaged components of the hip joint with prosthetic components.
Conditions That May Lead to Hip Replacement
- Advanced osteoarthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Certain hip fractures
- Rheumatoid or inflammatory joint damage
- Severe degenerative hip disease
- Post-traumatic arthritis
Common Symptoms
- Persistent groin or hip pain
- Reduced hip movement
- Difficulty walking
- Limping
- Difficulty wearing shoes or socks
- Night pain
- Reduced independence
Before Surgery
- Clinical examination
- X-rays
- Medical fitness assessment
- Review of medications
- Functional assessment
Recovery
- Safe mobilization
- Walking
- Muscle strengthening
- Balance
- Functional independence
Why Consult Dr. Tanmoy Karmakar?
Dr. Karmakar's joint replacement practice includes total hip replacement, revision hip replacement and complex hip arthroplasty, alongside individualized surgical planning and rehabilitation. See the joint replacement surgery overview for the full range of procedures.
