Total Hip Replacement

Total Hip Replacement Surgery at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East

A hip that has stopped cooperating changes the simplest parts of a day: rising from a chair, tying shoes, getting into a car. The cause may be gradual, as arthritis wears down the joint over years, or sudden, after a fall or fracture. CritiCare Asia Hospitals is an orthopaedic hospital in Mumbai where evaluation is arranged to keep appointments to a minimum, with examination, imaging review and the surgical discussion planned together where possible. This helps people manage treatment alongside work. When pain relief and physiotherapy no longer work, hip replacement often restores mobility, and total hip replacement surgery in Andheri East is planned with a clear outline of admission, recovery and return to routine.

Symptoms

Hip or groin pain that limits walking or standing
Pain at rest that disrupts sleep
Stiffness affecting dressing, stairs or rising from a chair
Reduced movement despite medication and physiotherapy
Inability to bear weight safely after a fall or fracture

Our hip replacement surgeons in Mumbai can assess these symptoms and advise on the next step.

What Hip Replacement Involves

The damaged ball-and-socket parts of the joint are removed and replaced with an artificial implant. A metal or ceramic ball replaces the femoral head, and the socket is resurfaced with a matching liner, recreating the natural range of motion. Depending on the extent of damage, the entire joint or only part of it may be replaced.

Indications

Hip replacement is not usually a first-line treatment. It is considered when other approaches stop working:

Osteoarthritis causing worn cartilage and bone-on-bone friction
Rheumatoid arthritis affecting the joint lining
Hip fractures, particularly in older adults, where the joint cannot heal on its own
Avascular necrosis, where reduced blood supply causes bone in the joint to break down
Pain at rest or disrupted sleep despite medication and physiotherapy

Preparation

Pre-operative blood work and imaging to assess the joint and overall fitness
A review of current medicines, particularly blood thinners, which may need to be paused
Light strengthening exercises where advised by your physiotherapist
Home modifications such as raised seating and grab rails, and removal of trip hazards
Support arranged at home for the first couple of weeks, with leave from work planned in advance

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Recovery progresses in stages. For the first couple of weeks, a walker or crutches support walking, alongside gentle physiotherapy for basic movement. By six weeks, many patients walk with less support and return to light daily activity. Strength and confidence continue improving over the following months, with substantial gains by three months for most people. Full recovery, including a return to more demanding activity, can take longer and depends on individual health and adherence to rehabilitation. Your care team will set expectations for your case.

Life After Hip Replacement

Walking, climbing stairs, and sitting through a long meal become noticeably easier once healing is complete. Extreme hip positions, high-impact activity and heavy lifting are best avoided in the first months, and follow-up visits help the team track how the implant is settling.

Benefits

Marked reduction in hip and groin pain
Improved walking ability and range of motion
Better sleep once pain eases
Correction of leg-length differences caused by joint damage, in applicable cases
A realistic return to daily activities that had become difficult

Risks and Considerations

Hip replacement is well established, though it carries risks as any major surgery does. Swelling, stiffness, and discomfort near the incision are typical early on and settle on their own. Less often, blood clots, infection, or dislocation occur, and in rare instances implants loosen or wear down after many years, needing revision. Your surgical team will review the risks specific to your case before the procedure.

Treatment Options and Procedure

For hip arthritis treatment by surgery, you are usually admitted on the day of surgery or shortly before, asked to fast for several hours, and given general or spinal anaesthesia depending on your health. The surgical site is cleaned and sterilised before the team begins.

The surgeon accesses the joint through an incision, removes the damaged femoral head and prepares the socket for the implant. The ball and socket components are fitted and secured, and the joint is moved through its range to check stability and alignment before closure. Theatre time varies with the complexity of the case.

Recovery starts in a monitored setting, with pain relief and clot-prevention medicine begun early. Many patients stand or take assisted steps within a day, since early movement supports better outcomes than prolonged bed rest. Whether robotic hip replacement surgery is suitable for you is discussed with your surgeon.

Robotic Hip Replacement Surgery at CritiCare Asia Hospitals, Andheri East

Every joint has a distinct anatomical blueprint. At CritiCare Asia Hospitals, our orthopaedic surgeons combine their expertise with robotic platforms to personalise a total hip arthroplasty. Robotic hip replacement surgery in Andheri East offers:

CUVIS Joint Robotic System

What it does
Uses high-resolution CT data to create a patient-specific 3D virtual plan before surgery. Intraoperatively, the robotic arm executes the pre-planned bone cuts with micro-precision under continuous surgeon oversight.
Why it is beneficial
Reduces manual cutting errors, minimises trauma to surrounding muscles and ligaments, and supports secure, aligned implant seating, resulting in a smoother rehabilitation path.

CORI 2.0 Surgical Platform

What it does
Uses handheld, image-free optical tracking to map the patient's joint surface digitally inside the operating theatre. The robotic burring tool engages and disengages automatically within defined safety boundaries.
Why it is beneficial
Avoids the need for pre-surgical CT radiation while preserving as much natural, healthy bone as possible. In hip replacement surgery, this conservative approach reduces surgical blood loss and enables patients to bear weight and walk sooner.