Treatments
Hip Reconstruction Surgery in India
Quick answer
Hip reconstruction surgery rebuilds a hip whose shape has been damaged by childhood disease, old injury, infection or a failed earlier operation. Depending on age and cartilage health, surgeons either realign your own bones to save the joint, or rebuild the socket and thigh bone to hold a replacement. These are long, highly planned operations done by specialist hip teams.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team · Last updated 2026-10-27
At a glance
A standard hip replacement assumes normal bone shape. Many patients who travel for treatment have hips that are far from normal: a shallow socket from hip dysplasia, a high-riding dislocated hip, a flattened ball after Perthes disease, or bone lost after infection or fracture.
For younger people with healthy cartilage, joint-preserving surgery such as periacetabular osteotomy (cutting and turning the socket to cover the ball) can delay arthritis. For damaged joints, reconstruction uses bone grafts, metal augments, special cups or shortening of the thigh bone so a replacement can be fitted safely. Planning often uses 3D CT models.
How this approach differs
This page covers reconstruction for abnormal or damaged hip anatomy. For routine joint replacement, see our hip replacement page.
Who needs hip reconstruction surgery
- Hip dysplasia (a shallow socket) in teenagers and young adults
- Untreated or late-treated childhood hip dislocation
- Deformity after Perthes disease or slipped upper femoral epiphysis
- Old fractures of the pelvis or hip that healed out of place
- Hips damaged by past infection or tuberculosis
- Major bone loss around the hip that rules out a routine replacement
How it is done
- X-rays, CT scans and often MRI show the bone shape and cartilage health.
- The team decides between saving the joint or rebuilding it for a replacement.
- For osteotomy, the socket or upper thigh bone is cut, repositioned and fixed with screws or a plate.
- For complex replacement, the socket is rebuilt with bone graft or metal augments and the new joint is fitted.
- Limb length and nerve stretch are carefully balanced, especially with high dislocations.
- Physiotherapy begins in hospital, with weight-bearing limits set by the surgeon.
Before you travel to India
- All hip X-rays, including childhood images if available
- CT or MRI scans on a disc, plus reports
- Notes from earlier hip operations and implant details
- Blood tests for infection markers if you had a past hip infection
- Plan for a longer trip and bring walking aids or arrange them in India
Recovery and flying home
- Hospital stays are often longer than for a routine hip replacement
- Crutches or a walker are needed for weeks, sometimes with partial weight-bearing
- Expect to stay in India for several weeks for wound checks, X-rays and physiotherapy
- Blood-thinning medicine is usually given to lower clot risk during the flight and after
- Physiotherapy continues at home, with follow-up X-rays shared online with your surgeon
- Full recovery from osteotomy or complex reconstruction can take many months
Risks
- Nerve stretch injury, particularly when lengthening a dislocated hip
- Bone not healing after an osteotomy
- Dislocation or loosening of a replacement
- Infection, especially in hips infected before
- Leg length difference
- Blood clots
Alternatives
- Standard hip replacement when the anatomy allows
- Hip arthroscopy for small shape problems
- Pain relief, activity changes and physiotherapy
- Hip fusion in rare situations
Conditions treated
Hospitals in India for hip reconstruction surgery
- Medanta - The MedicityDelhi NCR
- AIG Hospitals, GachibowliHyderabad
- Aster MedcityKochi
- Artemis HospitalDelhi NCR
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research InstituteMumbai
- Indraprastha Apollo HospitalsDelhi NCR
- BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalDelhi NCR
- Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals, KolkataKolkata
- Continental HospitalsHyderabad
Specialists
Dr Ashok RajgopalMedanta - The Medicity
Dr Dinshaw PardiwalaKokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute- Dr Dasaradha Rama Reddy TetaliYashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda
- Dr Attique VasdevMedanta - The Medicity
- Dr Narayan HulseFortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
- Dr Venuthurla Ram Mohan ReddyYashoda Hospitals, Hitec City
Frequently asked questions
Is hip reconstruction the same as a hip replacement?
Not always. Some reconstructions keep your own joint by reshaping bone. Others prepare a deformed hip so a replacement can sit securely. The choice depends on your age and cartilage.
Can a hip that was dislocated since childhood be fixed in adulthood?
Often yes, with a complex replacement that brings the hip down to its true position. The thigh bone may need shortening to protect nerves. Leg length usually improves but may not fully match.
Why do I need a CT scan before surgery?
A CT shows the exact shape and thickness of the bone. Surgeons use it to plan cuts, implant sizes and grafts. Some teams print 3D models from it.
How long will I need crutches?
This varies with the operation. After an osteotomy or bone graft, protected weight-bearing usually lasts several weeks. Your surgeon sets the plan from follow-up X-rays.
Can my follow-up be done at home?
Yes, much of it can. Local X-rays and physiotherapy reports can be sent to your surgeon in India. A return visit may be suggested for complex cases.
Medically reviewed by The Curaventa Team. Last updated 2026-10-27. General information, not medical advice. Medical editorial board · Editorial policy · How we get prices
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