What is cost for Hip Replacement Surgery in India?
Hi,Before we get into the cost of the hip replacements, we must know there are two types of hip replacement:Total hip replacementBilateral hip replacementIt is important to know the type not only because the costs are different for the two but also for your own knowledge and understanding of your hip pain.The cost of a total hip replacement surgery in India is USD 5,700. Whereas the cost of a bilateral hip replacement is USD 10,000.ProceduresIn total hip replacement surgery, the hip bone of one side is replaced by the metallic hip implant. It looks like this:So, there is an artificial socket which is first put in the place of the joint. Then after covering it with a plastic liner (to prevent friction), the artificial implant is put in it. The femoral head helps to move the hip joint just like it used to function with the original one.In case of bilateral hip replacement, both the joints of the hip are replaced. Here’s a picture that sums it up:Why would you require hip replacement?Osteoarthritis, known as wear-and-tear arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that is seen with aging, congenital abnormality of the hip joint, or prior trauma to the hip-joint. It occurs when cartilage present on the end of the bone begins wearing away, leading to pain and stiffness. When the cartilage wears off completely, the bones rub directly against each other causing decreased mobility and chronic painRheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, in which the synovial membrane becomes inflamed. This membrane then produces excessive synovial fluid, damaging the articular cartilage.Traumatic arthritis results from a serious hip injury or fracture. The articular cartilage becomes damaged and, over time, causes hip pain and stiffness.Osteonecrosis. If there is inadequate blood supply to the ball portion of the hip joint, the bone may collapse and deform.Hip fracture, broken hips, types of hip conditions that had appeared in childhood such as developmental dysplasia, congenital dislocation of hip and Perthes disease can also lead to degeneration many years after an injury and require the need for hip replacement surgery.But before going for a hip replacement surgery you should also check the best hospitals and skilled doctors so that your hip replacement turns out to be successful.Hope this answer helps you.Thanks.
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Should we give money to beggars?
Thanks for asking Sravani,NO, we should not give money to healthy street beggars.My dad taught me this with a live demonstration in 2012.I was in my final year engineering. One random day, we (me and dad) went out to get some groceries.Grocery store was nearby so we didn’t take any vehicle. Another reason being, we loved those walk and talk chit chats.So, we got what we wanted and started marching back home. We then noticed a street beggar asking money to every person passing by . His clothes were bad but he was looking healthy with two legs, two hands and two eyes and perfectly functioning ears.I asked my dad, “shall we give him something?”.Dad replied, “Never give money to beggars who can work hard and earn their bread.”Before I asked him “why?”, he went to the beggar and gave him Rs 50 and said, “Have a good meal”. (Back then, Rs 50 was good enough to get a full meal from a decent canteen/mess.)That beggar gave some blessings in return.My dad came to me and said, “Let’s go.”I asked my dad, “Why did you give him money?” .Dad said, “If I said, he’ll waste that money for buying booze, you won’t believe me. Now let’s wait there (next street). Just see what happens.”We waited for 5 minutes in the nearby street. That beggar made his move. Counted his money and went to a wine shop.Dad then said,“If you notice any healthy beggar asking you for money, don’t give him money.”“If you really feel any beggar is helpless like handicapped or old, offer him/her a meal or give them clothes or medicines”“If you find someone saying, I lost my wallet, I need to go to X place, I need some money, offer him a bus ticket. Then you’ll notice he’s a fraud.”However, if you find a known(humble) person in trouble. Don’t think twice to help him out.After helping him out, don’t expect anything in return.