Secunderabad's First Custom Hip Replacement Patient Expresses, "Every Day Feels Like a Birthday."
Tharabai's hip pain had been a persistent issue for years, gradually affecting her mobility as the cartilage wore down. Simple tasks like standing up straight or putting on socks became increasingly challenging. However, following a groundbreaking 50-minute procedure, she found herself walking just seven hours later. "For the first time in years, I could stand up straight and walk with a normal gait," she joyfully shared. On November 28, Dr. Hair Prakash, at Texas Health Center for Diagnostics & Surgery in Plano, performed the region's inaugural custom hip replacement surgery. This innovative approach, utilizing improved imaging, allows prosthetic manufacturers like Conformis to create a hip joint tailored specifically for the patient at no additional cost. Similar to a custom-made suit, these joints offer a better fit and minimize risks. In conventional hip replacements, surgeons choose from a variety of pre-made prosthetic sizes during the surgery. With the ne