Orthopedic Surgery

Experts in Total Hip Replacement and Revisions

Health City Cayman Islands has performed more than 4,000 orthopedic surgeries in its state-of-the-art facility, including hip replacement surgery. Under the direction of Dr. Alwin Almeida, Senior Surgeon, Orthopedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, thousands of patients are now experiencing freedom from hip pain and increased mobility as a result of the surgical care they received from our team of world-class orthopedic surgeons. Our extensive knowledge encompasses the most innovative technologies, such as computer navigation for joint replacements and cutting-edge medical devices that promote optimal patient results.

Health City Cayman Islands provides exceptional patient-centric orthopedic care for people with hip conditions including fractures and arthritis. The hip is one of the body's largest joints, consisting of a ball and a socket. In a total hip replacement (also called total hip arthroplasty), the damaged bone and cartilage is removed and replaced with prosthetic components.

Many different types of designs and materials are currently used in artificial hip joints. All of them consist of two basic components:

• The ball component, made of highly polished strong metal or ceramic material
• The socket component, a durable cup of plastic, ceramic or metal, which may have an outer metal shell.

What is Total Hip Replacement?

The hip joint is known as a ball-and-socket joint; the “ball” is the head of the femur, and the “socket” is where it articulates with the pelvis, in a structure called the acetabulum. When the hip joint is functioning properly – the ball, socket, and surrounding soft tissues allow for smooth and painless movement throughout a range of motion.

Total hip replacement (arthroplasty) is one of the most successful surgeries in medicine, restoring pain-free mobility and joint functionality to more than 400,000 thousand patients annually. Total hip replacement involves replacing the diseased joint with synthetic material. It may be an excellent option for those who have attempted nonsurgical interventions, but whose quality of life is still negatively impacted by hip pain and limitations in mobility. The success rate is high, with 90 to 95% of patients having functional hip replacements after 10 years.

For those requiring revisions, Health City Cayman Islands also offers corrective procedures designed to address unsuccessful total hip replacements, bone injuries secondary to surgery, or infection of the hip replacement. We provide numerous options for those requiring hip replacement surgery, and will help you decide which procedure is the most optimal.

Indications for Total Hip Replacement

The hip is a major weight-bearing joint in the human body, and therefore very vulnerable to the degenerative changes of aging that can lead to osteoarthritis. Deterioration of the hip joint can result in pain, functional limitations, or stiffness, all of which may indicate a need for total hip replacement surgery. The most common cause of chronic hip pain and disability is arthritis. Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic arthritis are the most common forms of this disease. Other conditions associated with hip pain include hip dysplasia, congenital defects, or trauma.

Surgical Procedures Related to the Hip

Health City Cayman Islands provides exceptional patient-centric, affordable orthopedic care designed to help restore normal function of the hip joint that has been impacted by disease or injury. Our facility is accredited by Joint Commission International, with a superb orthopedic team that utilises evidence-based techniques and cutting-edge medical devices to promote optimum patient outcomes. From the repair of fractures to total hip replacement, our team is dedicated to restoring your hip function and enabling you to resume an active lifestyle.