Hip Surgery

Part I of Essay
On the day of surgery you will first be taken to the pre-anesthesia room where the anesthesiologist will discuss the anesthesia options. Two types of anesthesia are commonly used for . The first is a general anesthesia, which puts you in a deep sleep and therefore requi ....

Part II of Essay
.... pressure (hypotensive anesthesia) to conserve blood loss, and to assist in obtaining optimal fixation when acrylic bone cement is used. You will then be taken to the operating room and devices will be placed on you to monitor your heart, blood pressure, breathing and temperature. The anesthesia will be administered, you will be placed on your side with the operative side up, and a slightly curved incision will be made over your hip and thigh. The trochanter with its muscle attachments is occasionally removed for exposure to the joint. ....