Total Hip Arthroplasty: Advanced Surgical Techniques

Restoring Balance and Strength Through Surgical Precision Hip replacement (arthroplasty) is a sophisticated procedure where diseased joint surfaces are replaced with a high-performance prosthesis. Whether your condition requires a traditional approach or modern biological fixation, our goal is the same: complete pain relief and a return to full mobility.

Choosing the Right Procedure: Cemented vs. Uncemented

One of the most critical decisions in hip surgery is how the prosthesis is secured to your bone. With over 1000 Total Hip Replacements performed across the UK and India, I customize this choice based on your age, activity level, and bone density.

1. The Cemented Procedure

In this method, a specialized medical "filler" or cement is used to fix the metallic parts to the healthy bone.

• Best For: Older patients, less active individuals, or those with compromised bone density (such as Osteoporosis).
• The Benefit: Provides immediate, rock-solid fixation, allowing for faster weight-bearing in patients with softer bone structures.

2. The Uncemented (Biological Fixation) Procedure

This technique relies on "bony ingrowth." The prosthesis has a porous surface that encourages your natural bone to grow into it over time.

• Best For: Younger, more active patients with strong bone quality.
• The Benefit: Creates a "permanent" biological bond between the bone and the implant, which is ideal for the high-demand lifestyles of younger individuals.

MGM Healthcare Hip Replacement Packages

We offer transparent, all-inclusive care packages at MGM Healthcare, Chennai. Our packages are built around high-quality implants and a "zero-infection" protocol.

The Hip Replacement Package Includes:

• Prosthesis Cost: Premium Hip System (Metal-on-Poly or Ceramic options).
• Clinical Excellence: Surgeon fees, Assistant fees, and Anaesthesia.
• Hospital Stay: Operation Theatre (OT) charges and room stay.
• Support Services: In-hospital physiotherapy and nursing care.
• Nutrition: Personalized meal plans for the patient.

The Package Excludes:

• Pre-operative fitness evaluations (Cardiac, Renal, etc.).
• Stay beyond the standard recovery period (usually 5–7 days).
• Treatment for pre-existing co-morbidities.
• Post-discharge home physiotherapy and medications.

The Package

Sharing Room: ₹ 1,90,000/- ; Single Room :₹  2,20,000/-; Deluxe Room:₹  2,40,000/-

A 40-Year Legacy of Success

Having practiced in both the United Kingdom and India, I bring a global standard of safety to every hip procedure. My experience with over 600 successful hip surgeries ensures that common concerns—such as leg-length discrepancy and joint stability—are addressed with meticulous surgical planning.

"A new hip is a new lease on life. My role is to ensure that the technology we choose today supports your activity for the next 20 years." — Dr. AB Govindaraj