Key planning information for this type of hip replacement in Colombia.
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3 hospitalsList Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement (THR) - Both Hips in Colombia is priced per case; 3 hospitals in Colombia list Hip Replacement. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
A total hip replacement surgery takes approximately two to four hours. Preperation can take an additional few hours.
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Days admitted
You will usually be hospitalized for 4 to 6 days.
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Anesthesia
General anesthesia, or spinal anesthesia (anesthetizes your body from the waist down)
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Recovery
Recovery depends on your general health, age, and the outcome of the surgery. Physical therapy is a very important factor in the overall outcome of hip replacement surgery, and will usually start as soon as possible after the surgery.
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Risks
Serious complications occur in fewer than 2% of patients. The mortality rate from hip replacement surgery is well below 1%.
Risks include: - Blood clots. - Infection. - Fracture of the hip joint during surgery. - Dislocation of the new joint. - Loosening of your new joint over time, causing pain in your hip. - Breakage of the prosthesis. - Change in leg length. - Joint stiffening: sometimes the soft tissues around your joint hardens, making it difficult to move your hip. - Wear and tear over time.
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After care
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Hospitals in Colombia offering Hip Replacement
These hospitals list Hip Replacement in Colombia; ask any of them to quote Hip Replacement (THR) - Both Hips for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
A large tertiary hospital with over 600 beds and over 400 physicians providing medical care in all medical specialties. The international office can assist patients with insurance, accommodation and transportation. Private rooms are available.
A modern, technologically advanced medical center, designed to handle complex procedures in a variety of medical specialties, with over 100 physicians. The staff can speak English and Spanish, and can asist with transporation and accommodations.
Medical services offers a wide coverage of medical specialties, fully equipped facilities, and affiliation with many leading doctors and surgeons in Cartagena.