Femoral head replacement surgery can be reimbursed. The specific reimbursement ratio is closely related to the local economy, hospital grade and medical insurance policy. Generally, the total cost is about 40,000 yuan, and the reimbursement is about 50. %about. Femoral head replacement surgery is mainly seen in elderly people with femoral neck fractures, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, etc.

1. After femoral head replacement surgery, you must first keep the wound dry and insist on changing the wound dressing. Sutures can generally be removed two weeks after the operation. In addition, pay attention to your personal living habits. Try to avoid crossing your legs, crossing your legs, and bending your hips more than 90°. Otherwise, it will increase the risk of dislocation after femoral head replacement. Also avoid long distance walking and strenuous exercise to help protect the prosthesis and reduce wear and tear.

Generally, 90% of the material fee is domestically reimbursed, and 80% is reimbursed for imported materials. There are also limits on medical insurance reimbursement. For example, the material fee for hemihip surgery (femoral head replacement) is limited to 20,000, and the material fee is 30,000. Ten thousand, that is, all the extra ten thousand will be paid for at your own expense, and the other twenty thousand will be 90% reimbursed.

2. Imported femoral head generally refers to imported artificial half hip joint, including femoral stem, femoral head and other structures, which are mostly made of titanium alloy, medical polyethylene and other materials. It is suitable for the diagnosis and treatment of femoral neck fractures, femoral head necrosis, femoral head tumors and other diseases. It helps relieve hip pain, restore the stability of the hip joint, and restore normal hip joint flexion and extension activities. However, imported artificial half hip joints have a certain service life, and the general service life is about 20 years.

3. If the material is good and the postoperative care is in place, if the patient does not exercise strenuously, does not do any actions that damage the joints, and has regular postoperative reviews, in this case it may It can be used for 20 years or even longer. However, for some patients whose materials are poor, or who engage in strenuous weight-bearing exercises after surgery, such as crossing their legs, sitting on a low stool, etc., and who do not pay attention to rest and irregular check-ups, etc., such patients who do not have adequate postoperative care measures may be affected by the surgery. The later wear is greater, resulting in joint loosening and breakage after less than 20 years of use.

Legal Basis

"Social Insurance Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 28 In line with the basic medical insurance drug catalog, diagnosis and treatment items, medical Service facility standards and emergency and rescue medical expenses shall be paid from the basic medical insurance fund in accordance with national regulations.

Article 29 The part of the medical expenses of the insured persons that should be paid by the basic medical insurance fund shall be settled directly between the social insurance agency and the medical institution and pharmaceutical business unit. The social insurance administrative department and the health administrative department should establish a settlement system for medical expenses in other places to facilitate insured persons to enjoy basic medical insurance benefits.