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Hip Replacement at Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic
Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic, can be found in Bishan, Central, Singapore and offers its patients Hip Replacement procedures as well as 64 other procedures, across 3 different procedure categories
The lead specialist at the Clinic will be carrying out all the treatments, and Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic has several accreditations, including:
- GMC - General Medical Council
- GMC - General Medical Council
- RCSEd - The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- GMC - General Medical Council
- RCSEd - The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
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Tan Kim Quee, 05 Sep 2019
Dr Joanna Lin is professional and explains clearly about my worker's condition. Clinic staff, Anni, Milda and Hui Shan are helpful and approachable. Very pleased with their service.
Joanna Peh, 07 Aug 2018
Dr. Kevin is very friendly and professional. My daughter saw him for her knee injury and was being treated very efficient and he is loving to the kid too.
Anni Anni, 05 Jun 2018
Thank you Dr. Kevin for treating my mom. Ever since your oil injection to her knees, she could walk with no pain now. I have recommended many of my mother's friends to you.
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Risk-Free What you need to know about Hip Replacement in Central
Before getting Hip Replacement surgery, you might feel pain and inflammation in your joint, your mobility might be decreased and you might experience difficulty in walking because your joint aches. After the surgery, you would feel relief from pain and inflammation. Your movements will be smooth and frictionless.
Hip Replacement or arthroplasty is the surgical removal of a damaged hip joint and replaced by an artificial one. The hip prosthesis is implanted in place of the original hip joint. It is made up of metallic and plastic parts. Surgery can be of two types:
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) -Â involves the removal of both the acetabulum and head of the femur.
- Partial or Hemi Hip Replacement -Â only the head of the femur is replaced.
It is usually performed on those with chronic hip pain, often associated with old age, but can also be performed in cases of severe accidents, bone fractures, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bone tumors, avascular necrosis, and other bone abnormalities.
What's the Recovery Time for Hip Replacement Procedures in Central?
Again, the recovery time depends upon your natural healing capacity and will power. Stitches are removed 2 weeks after the surgery. On average, 6 to 12 weeks are needed for complete recovery. Healing time varies in accordance with the type of surgery. In the case of minimally invasive surgery, you might be able to walk on the same day with the help of your medical staff. You can continue to drive 6 weeks after the operation.
What's the Success Rate of Hip Replacement Procedures in Central?
58% of hip replacement surgeries have been reported to last for 25 years or more. But the average is over 15 years, after which metallic or plastic hip prostheses wear out. The success rate is 90 to 95% after 10 years of surgery. It falls to 80-85% after 20 years. The procedure is extremely effective in restoring your ability to walk and run and these surgeries are almost always successful. They can go wrong only in cases of infection and clot formation. A clot can cause pulmonary embolism and ultimately death, therefore, utmost care should be taken to avoid infection and clot formation.
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Doctors at Singapore Sports and Orthopaedic Clinic
Dr Kevin Yip
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