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Traditional vs. Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement

Total hip replacement is technically called ‘hip arthroplasty,’ it has become a common orthopedic procedure today. It relieves pain and improves mobility to take the patient back to the normal everyday activities. Advanced medical technology has made the total hip replacement, the simplest and most effective procedures available. The procedure is done by both Traditional and Minimally Invasive Techniques. Let’s discuss the virtues and vices of both. To get any of the surgery done, you can find many centres but choose the best Orthopedic surgeon in Delhi . Traditional Hip Replacement Surgery The procedure in traditional surgery requires a longer incision on the side of the hip which leaves a scar. The surgical team split or detach the muscles from the hip to clearly view it to dislocate. Then a ceramic ball is placed on the upper part of the stem which is placed into the hollow centre of the femur from where the damaged femoral head is removed. The impaired acetabu