Hip Injury Treatment in India

Saanvi Malhotra, a 68-year-old retired school...

Saanvi Malhotra, a 68-year-old retired school principal, had always been active, enjoying daily walks and gardening. Over the past two years, she experienced a gradual, deep ache in her right groin and hip that worsened with activity. Simple tasks like getting out of a chair or climbing stairs became painful. Her morning stiffness lasted over an hour. An X-ray confirmed severe osteoarthritis; the cartilage in her hip joint was completely worn away, causing bone-on-bone friction. Her orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended a total hip replacement (arthroplasty), explaining it was the only way to reliably restore her mobility and eliminate the pain. Saanvi was terrified of surgery and the loss of independence during recovery. The procedure went smoothly. In the hospital, she worked diligently with physical therapists, learning to walk with a walker. After six weeks of home recovery with support from her daughter, she graduated to a cane. Three months post-op, she walks pain-free, has returned to her garden, and recently joined a gentle yoga class. Emotionally, she transitioned from fear and frustration at her declining body to immense relief and gratitude. Regaining her independence has restored her confidence and joy in daily life.