Avascular necrosis of the hip is a condition where the blood supply to the hip joint is compromised which in turn causes secondary osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Symptoms being pain and restriction of movements and stiffness of the hip. Unfortunately this condition affects the patients of younger and middle age groups. Total hip replacement is the treatment of choice for secondary osteoarthritis of the hip.
PROCEDURE:
Through a mini incision, a drill hole is made in the head of the femur bone to decompress the hip joint. Simultaneously 60ml of bone marrow is aspirated from the hip bone. The bone marrow is concentrated to obtain stem cell and growth factors. This is then mixed with a clotting gel and is injected into the hip joint after decompression through the drill hole.
Advantages:
- 1. Minimally invasive procedure
- 2. Shorter duration of hospitalisation
- 3. Natural way to preserve the hip joint
- 4. Safer alternative prior to joint replacement
- 5. Delaying the process of hip joint replacement.
