Total hip replacement at Aster MIMS Kannur by Dr. Vishnu Baburaj — PGI-trained orthopaedic surgeon. Cemented and uncemented options, ceramic bearings, early mobilisation protocol.
Expert surgical care with modern implant technology — without leaving North Kerala.
Dr. Vishnu Baburaj trained at PGIMER Chandigarh, India's premier institute for joint replacement surgery. He holds MRCS (UK), DNB, and MNAMS qualifications.
Choice of cemented or uncemented fixation with ceramic-on-ceramic, ceramic-on-poly, or cross-linked polyethylene bearings from Smith+Nephew, Zimmer Biomet, and Stryker.
Our enhanced recovery protocol ensures you begin walking with a walker within 1-2 days of surgery. Most patients are discharged within 4-6 days.
Hip replacement is recommended when conservative treatments no longer provide adequate relief.
The most common reason for hip replacement. Years of wear erode the cartilage, causing bone-on-bone contact, stiffness, and progressive pain that limits walking and daily activities.
Loss of blood supply causes the femoral head to collapse. Common in younger patients, often linked to steroid use, alcohol, or trauma. Hip replacement restores function when the joint surface is destroyed.
Chronic inflammation damages the hip joint lining and cartilage. When medical management fails to control symptoms, hip replacement provides pain relief and restores mobility.
Displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients are best treated with hip replacement (hemiarthroplasty or total hip) rather than internal fixation, allowing faster mobilisation.
Your hip replacement journey at Aster MIMS Kannur.
Dr. Vishnu Baburaj reviews your X-rays and MRI (if available), examines your hip, and discusses the diagnosis. If non-surgical options have been exhausted, he explains the surgical approach, implant options, and expected outcomes.
Blood tests, cardiac clearance, and anaesthesia assessment are completed at Aster MIMS. You will be guided on which medications to continue or stop, and what home modifications may be helpful for recovery.
The procedure takes 60-90 minutes under spinal or general anaesthesia. The damaged joint surfaces are replaced with metal and ceramic/polyethylene components. The surgical approach (posterior or lateral) is chosen based on your anatomy and the surgeon's assessment.
Walking with a walker begins within 1-2 days. You will learn hip precautions (avoiding certain movements for 6-8 weeks) and a home exercise programme. Most patients are discharged within 4-6 days and transition from walker to walking stick by 3-4 weeks.
Scheduled reviews at 2 weeks (wound check), 6 weeks (X-ray), 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. Patients from Thalassery, Payyannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad can plan visits to minimise travel.
Aster MIMS Kannur is empanelled with all major insurance providers and accepts government health schemes including KASP (Karunya Arogya Suraksha Padhathi) and PMJAY (Ayushman Bharat). Our patient coordinators handle insurance pre-authorisation for a smooth, cashless experience.
For a personalised cost estimate based on your specific needs, contact us at +91-497-353-8000.
Common questions about hip replacement surgery in Kannur.
Book a consultation with Dr. Vishnu Baburaj at Aster MIMS Kannur. Bring your X-rays and reports — we will give you an honest assessment.
Aster MIMS Hospital, Chala, Kannur, Kerala 670621 • Helpline: +91-497-353-8000