Total Hip Replacement in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

If you are considering total hip replacement surgery, you may be wondering if there are any options beyond staying in the United States. One option that is growing in popularity is traveling to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for your surgery. Here we will explore some of the benefits, Suitable Candidate, Disease conditions and cost of having your surgery performed in Puerto Vallarta.

Does your hip pain limit your sleep and daily activities? Maybe you should consider undergoing hip replacement surgery at  Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez Orthopedic Clinic, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

Cost of Total Hip Replacement in Puerto Vallarta Mexico

Dr. Jose Manuel Hernandez Orthopedic Surgeon offers Total Hip Replacement package worth $12,000 USD.It includes:

• All medical-related costs (hospital fees, doctor's fee, equipment, nursingcare and medications)
• Pre-op tests
• Hospital Stay

Cost Comparison of THR in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Vs USA

Location	Cost
Puerto Vallarta Mexico	$12,000
United states	$25,000

 

What is Total Hip Replacement?

It is also known as total hip arthroplasty. The orthopaedic surgeon replaces the damaged cartilage and bone with prosthetic hip implants. Most surgeons recommend patients for surgery basing on a patient's disability and pain, not the age. Most patients undergo total hip replacement are aged 50 to 80 years old.

Suitable Candidate for Total Hip Arthroplasty (THR):

• Hip pain that limits bending or walking and other daily activities.  
• Hip pain that lingers even while resting, either night or day  
• Hip stiffness that limits the manoeuvrability to lift or move the leg
• Insufficient pain relief from physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs or walking supports

Disease conditions that warrant a hip replacement surgery:

• Arthritis – inflammation of the joint
• Osteoarthritis – the hip cartilage is wearing off; usually happens to ages 50 and above
• Rheumatoid Arthritis – the synovial membrane becomes inflamed
• Post-traumatic arthritis – a serious fracture or hip injury
• Avascular necrosis – injury such as fracture or dislocation may limit the blood supply to the femoral head
• Childhood hip disease – hip problems which aren’t treated become arthritis later on in life

Benefits of Total Hip Replacement Surgery in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico:

• Gradual reduction of hip pain
• Improves the ability to perform the activities of daily living such as walking
• Increased movement and mobility
• Corrects the deformity
• Increases the leg strength
• Improves the quality of life
• Allows you to sleep without feeling the pain.

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the world. It can be a difficult decision to make whether or not to have surgery and where to have it done. If you are considering hip replacement surgery, we hope this blog post has been helpful in guiding your decision making process. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is a great place to have hip replacement surgery because of the high-quality surgeons, hospitals, and medical care available. The cost of surgery is also much cheaper in Mexico than in other countries. If you would like more information about having hip replacement surgery in Puerto Vallarta, please contact us. We would be happy to answer any of your questions and help you plan your trip.

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