Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery is typically recommended to patients who have tried non-surgical treatment but still have joint pain. While this is an extremely effective surgical treatment, total joint replacement should be considered as the last, rather than the first, treatment option for patients with advanced arthritis of the hip, knee or shoulder.
What is joint replacement surgery?
Modern joint replacement surgery involves removal of the worn cartilage from both sides of the joint, followed by resurfacing of the joint with a metal and plastic replacement implant that looks and functions much like your normal joint. Although nearly every joint in the body can be replaced, most replacement surgeries involve the hip or knee....
What determines the appropriateness of joint surgery?
Severe or “end-stage” arthritis can be caused by a variety of problems including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint problems, previous joint injuries and fractures, joint infections and other rare conditions such as osteonecrosis (also called avascular necrosis). All of these problems result in damage to the cartilage which normally covers the ends of your bones and allows your joints to move smoothly and without pain.....
How is the need for joint surgery diagnosed?
For nearly all patients, arthritis or other joint problems that are typically treated with joint replacement surgery can be diagnosed with simple x-rays. Other causes for joint pain should be considered since referred back pain can be easily confused for pain associated with arthritis of the hip or knee, and pain from an arthritic hip can occasionally be referred to the knee. Inflammation of the soft tissue structures around the joint also can cause tendonitis or bursitis which can be confused with the pain associated with arthritis. A careful examination by your doctor and routine x-rays usually can determine the actual cause of your pain.....
Prevention
Your need for joint replacement surgery can be minimized by comprehensive medical treatment of your arthritis. Arthritis medications; elimination of joint overloading activities such as running, heavy lifting and impact sports; weight loss; nutritional supplements such as glucosamine and chondroitin; and joint injections can help you live with your arthritis for as long as possible. When these treatments are no longer effective, joint replacement surgery can relieve the pain and restore the quality of life lost due to arthritis....
Living with joint replacement
Following a relatively short period of recovery after surgery, patients undergoing joint replacement surgery typically return to a high level of activity. Speed of recovery following surgery depends on your level of activity before surgery, general health and overall physical fitness, degree and duration of physical impairment before surgery, the type of surgery you had, and your expectations and motivation. Physical therapy after joint replacement is very important....
Points to remember
Total joint replacement should be considered as a possible treatment option only after a reasonable attempt at non-surgical management has been determined to be unsuccessful.
Talk to your primary care doctor before surgery to insure your health is good enough to undergo the anesthesia and rehabilitation associated with the surgery.
There are specific limitations and activity restrictions following total joint replacement that should be reviewed prior to treatment...
Prepare for Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement can relieve pain and enable individuals to live fuller, more active lives. If you and your orthopaedic surgeon have decided that you are a good candidate for joint replacement surgery, you will need several weeks to prepare, both physically and psychologically...
Understand the Procedure
Talk to your doctor. Learn what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Ask about the process of being admitted to the hospital, the type of anesthesia you might need, the type of implant that will be used, the length of stay in the hospital, rehabilitation, and pain management...
Get in Shape for Surgery
The physical preparations you make can affect both the outcome of the surgery and your recovery time. Most of these suggestions are common sense, although some may surprise you.
If you smoke, cut down or quit. Smoking changes blood flow patterns, delays healing and slows recovery. If you drink, don't have any alcohol for at least 48 hours before surgery...
Medical Preparations
Several health care professionals will be involved in your surgery. As an active participant in health care decisions, you should ensure that each professional has the information necessary for proper decision-making....
Why Choose We Care India for your Knee / Hip / Shoulder / Elbow Joint Replacement Surgery?
Our partner Hospitals adhere to international standards of clinical care, safe environment, medication safety, respect for rights and privacy, international infection control standards. Our Orthopedic surgeons are vastly experienced in all kinds of Joint replacements, tumor, and pelvic surgery. Our surgeons have experience of doing thousands of Joint replacement surgeries - both primary and revision surgeries of the hip, knee , shoulder as well as Uni-Compartmental Knee replacement. .Our surgeons have pioneered bilateral simultaneous knee replacement surgery and are amongst the most experienced Knee and Pelvic surgeons in this part of the world. We Care India partner surgeons are amongst the very few in the world having experience in extra corporeal irradiation and re-implantation for malignant bone tumors.
Advanced Diagnostics and Support Infrastructure - 64 slice CT , High end MRI, Neuro-navigation surgical systems, Neuro-physiology and Comprehensive Rehabilitation services.
Finest quality implants, prosthesis and Consumables of international repute most of them imported from overseas countries are used.
Operation theatres built to international specifications having ultra-clean Laminar air flow system ensure highest standards of infection control, matching the best in the world.
Specialized physiotherapy and Rehabilitation services help the patient to return back to normal activity quickly after the surgery.
Even the most cost sensitive patient can afford world class services and amenities manned by English speaking dedicated well trained staff at We Care India partner Hospitals that already attract a large number of patients from US, UK, Canada and all over the world.....
Joint Replacement Surgery FAQ
Why is joint replacement surgery performed?
Joint replacement surgery is performed to treat advanced or end-stage arthritis. Arthritis is a general term that describes inflammation and deterioration in joints. It results from damage to the joint coating or gliding surface called the articular cartilage.
What causes joint deterioration?
Mechanical "wear and tear" on a person's joints over a lifetime seems to be an obvious explanation for the increase in arthritis with age, but the answer is not that simple. The current view is that a number of factors interact to cause joint deterioration....
Who is a candidate for joint replacement surgery?
People with joint deformities or advanced symptoms of arthritis that cannot be managed with medications or physical therapy are candidates for joint replacement surgery. Regardless of the type of arthritis, the disease can cause the symptoms of joint pain, stiffness, limping, muscle weakness, limitation of motion, and swelling....
How long does it take to recover from joint replacement surgery?
Most patients who undergo total joint surgery have dramatic improvement within weeks of the surgery. The pain caused by the damaged joint is relieved when a new gliding surface is constructed...
How long do total joint replacements last?
When joint replacement procedures were first performed in the early 1970s, it was thought that the average total joint implant would last approximately 10 years. We now know that approximately 85 percent of joint implants last 20 years...
Joint Replacement Services include:
Joint Preserving procedures
Total Hip Replacement
Hip Resurfacing
Total Knee Replacement
And many more.............
Conditions Treated
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Post-traumatic arthritis of the hip, knee and ankle
Cartilage injuries
And many more.............
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