| About hip resurfacing | | | | Your surgeon will explain how to prepare for your |
| The hip is a ball and socket joint. Normally, the ball at | | | | operation. For example, if you smoke you will be |
| the top of your thigh bone moves smoothly in the | | | | asked to stop, as smoking increases your risk of |
| socket of your pelvis (hip) on a lining of cartilage. If | | | | getting a wound infection and slows your recovery. |
| the cartilage is worn away, it can make your joint | | | | Patient Testimonials |
| painful and stiff. | | | | Our patients say it best… |
| Hip resurfacing (also called metal on metal hip | | | | |
| resurfacing arthroplasty) operation can help improve | | | | "I am writing to say a big thank you to the staff of |
| mobility and reduce pain. In this operation damaged | | | | Mumbai Hospital and the We Care India Heath |
| surfaces of the hip joint are removed and replaced | | | | Solution Unit. |
| with metal parts. | | | | They really took great care of me when I was |
| Hip resurfacing operation is recommended if you are | | | | admitted. The staff on the the We Care India |
| under 55 and a healthy weight. Less bone is removed | | | | Heath Solution Unit were so friendly and caring. The |
| for hip resurfacing, making it easier to repeat the | | | | standard of nursing was very high. |
| operation or to have a total hip joint replacement in | | | | It was so nice to be looked after by people so |
| later years. A hip resurfacing operation can help | | | | devoted to their jobs. Thank you once again." |
| improve quality of life, however it's not suitable for | | | | Please log on to :- |
| everyone. | | | | Send your query : - |
| What are the alternatives? | | | | We Care Core Values |
| Surgery is usually recommended only if non-surgical | | | | "We have a very simple business model that keeps |
| treatments such as taking medicines or using physical | | | | you as the center." |
| aids, such as a walking stick, no longer help to reduce | | | | Having the industry's most elaborate and exclusive |
| your pain or improve mobility. | | | | Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams stationed |
| Depending on how badly your hip joint is damaged, | | | | at each partner hospital, we provide you the |
| your surgeon may recommend a total hip | | | | smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. With a |
| replacement. Your surgeon will explain your options to | | | | ratio of one Patient Care Manager to five patients |
| you. | | | | our patient care standards are unmatched across the |
| Preparing for your operation | | | | sub continent. |