The hip joint is the largest joint in the human body. In the early stage of hip joint pathway, discomfort may be felt during movements such as cutting toenails or putting on socks.
According to data from the University of Hong Kong collected five years ago, among more than 500 patients who underwent hip replacement surgery, 41.2% were due to avascular necrosis, followed by osteoarthritis. The main causes of avascular necrosis include excessive alcohol consumption, long-term use of steroids, or serious injuries, though in nearly half of the cases, the cause remains unknown.
For treatment, conservative methods such as painkillers and physiotherapy are usually tried first. If these fail and daily life is affected, hip replacement surgery may be required.
In recent years, Hong Kong has introduced robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery, which helps doctors conduct precise preoperative planning. Most patients can get out of bed within few hours after the procedure. The surgery involves less soft tissue trauma and faster recovery , and helps patients return to normal life more quickly.
Source: https://www.rthk.hk/tv/dtt31/programme/magasenior/episode/1064060
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