Postoperative Care and Instructions for X-ray Guided Hip ReplacementĪfter the surgery, you will be moved to the recovery room where you will be under observation for a few hours. The implant is then fixed, the range of motion of the joint is tested, and the incision is closed with sutures.Special surgical instruments are introduced into the hip and based on the anatomic landmarks identified on the X-rays, the damaged tissue is removed and your surgeon will make precise cuts in your bone to place the implant components in the desired position.A small incision will be made on the side or back of the hip.The procedure can be performed under general or spinal anesthesia.Procedure for X-ray Guided Hip Replacement The X-rays help in the selection and sizing of the implants based on your anatomy and can be used to identify anatomical landmarks that serve as reference points so that the prosthesis is implanted in the correct position.Multiple X-rays will be taken to measure the length and depth of the damaged joint.Your doctor will review your medical history and symptoms and based on this a physical examination of the hip will be performed.Pre-operative preparation for x-ray guided hip replacement includes: Preparation for X-ray Guided Hip Replacement The bones are held together by several bands of tissue called ligaments which provide stability to the joint. The bone surfaces in the joint are covered by smooth articular cartilage that enables smooth movement of the joint. The hip joint is a weight-bearing, ball-and-socket joint in which the head of the femur forms the ball, and the pelvic acetabulum forms the socket. Helps the surgeon anticipate potential difficulties with the surgery.Benefits of X-ray Guided Hip Replacementīenefits of X-ray guided hip replacement include: X-ray guided hip replacement involves the use of pre-operative radiographic studies to help select the right size of the implant and to determine the proper position in which the implant should be placed. Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant.

Xray of normal right hip