Tokuda

When you have considered the treatment option and/or made the decision along with your orthopedist to have your hip replaced, the information below will help you understand the benefits and limitations of a total hip endoprosthesis procedure.

Advantages of Tokuda Hospital Sofia

Our hospital offers comprehensive medical care from diagnostics, to pre-procedural preparation, to the treatment procedure, to post procedural care and rehabilitation for a wide range of patients with diseases and traumas affecting the muscle-skeletal system including those with hip joint problems.   

We perform primary and revisionary endoprothesis (hip implantation) procedures based upon world recognized surgical techniques such as minimally invasive hip replacement methodologies, while applying the latest innovations in contemporary medical hip implant technologies.

Why choose to read on about hip replacement therapy?

Our goal is to inform you about the normal function of the hip joint, causes for hip pain, what to expect during a hip replacement surgery, and what rehabilitation exercises and   activities can help to restore hip and leg mobility to return you a normal way of life. Please take the time to read all the information provided which for your convenience have created sub sections according to frequently asked questions from our patients as well as the stages of the total hip replacement treatment process.

What types of symptoms to look out for?

If your hip joint is affected by arthrosis, fractures, or other diseases your normal activities such as walking, standing and sitting can become very painful, difficult, and if the condition is left untreated these routine activities can become nearly impossible.  In some cases, a hip joint can be so affected such that is becomes nearly impossible to put on socks or shoes. Additionally, it is possible to have continuous hip pain even during periods of inactivity during rest.

When should one consider surgical hip replacement treatment?

If medications, lifestyle adjustments to daily routines, physical therapies, and even walking aids don’t resolve your hip condition then you should consider hip replacement surgery. Choosing to undergo surgery to replace your diseased or damaged hip joint with an artificial implant can allow you live pain free, restore free movement, and allow you to enjoy normal physical activities once again. 

History and patient quality of life contribution of hip replacement surgery.

The first hip replacement surgery was performed in 1960, and has gone on to become one of the most significant medical advances in surgery of the last century.  Since 1960, advances in both surgical techniques and medical technology have greatly improved the effectiveness of hip replacement surgeries.  Today it has become one of the most widely implemented surgical procedures and has brought relief and restored the quality of life for millions around the world. Based on its success other surgical joint replacement procedures have been developed including for the knee, shoulder, and elbow.

Our orthopedic specialists offer computer based surgical navigation during joint replacement procedures.

Our computer navigation system uses infra-red cameras, tracking devices and 3-D imaging systems. The system provides very precise images and measurements of the patient’s skeletal structures with very sensitive sensors, which allows our medical team to implant artificial joints with maximum precision.

 “Navigation is a key benefit for the patient, because with the systems capabilities the implanted artificial joints have a longer effective life”, commented department chief Dr. Yablanski. He added that the system enables our surgeons’ precision to be maximized during endoprosthesis procedures.

Our computer navigation systems have numerous patient benefits including: smaller surgical incisions, dramatically reduced patient recovery time, and less operative trauma, which reduces the risk of post procedural embolisms and reduces post procedural complications.

You can email your inquiries to our orthopedic medical team directly at the following address: tokudaortopedia@gmail.com