Total Joint Replacement
Orthopedic Surgery
What is
Total Joint Replacement?
Total joint replacement surgery is also known as total joint arthroplasty. The procedure involves replacing the damaged/arthritic joint bone and cartilage with a plastic, metal or ceramic device called prosthesis. The prosthesis helps in the normal movement of a joint.
Common joints replaced through this procedure are:
- Shoulder joint
- SElbow joint
- Knee joint
- Hip joint
- Wrist joint
- Ankle joint
What is
Total Joint Replacement?
Total joint replacement surgery is also known as total joint arthroplasty. The procedure involves replacing the damaged/arthritic joint bone and cartilage with a plastic, metal or ceramic device called prosthesis. The prosthesis helps in the normal movement of a joint.
Common joints replaced through this procedure are:
- Shoulder joint
- SElbow joint
- Knee joint
- Hip joint
- Wrist joint
- Ankle joint
Candidates for Surgery
Individuals of any age group or body weight can opt for the joint replacement surgery, but they should be experiencing the following conditions in order to do so:
- Severe arthritis
- Joint fracture
- Childhood joint disease
- Severe muscle weakness
- Excessive limping
- Joint swelling
- Joint stiffness
- Inability to move even with walking aids.
Apart from the above conditions, a thorough screening by an orthopedic surgeon also determines an individual’s candidacy for undergoing this surgery.
Candidates for Surgery
Individuals of any age group or body weight can opt for the joint replacement surgery, but they should be experiencing the following conditions in order to do so:
- Severe arthritis
- Joint fracture
- Childhood joint disease
- Severe muscle weakness
- Excessive limping
- Joint swelling
- Joint stiffness
- Inability to move even with walking aids.
Apart from the above conditions, a thorough screening by an orthopedic surgeon also determines an individual’s candidacy for undergoing this surgery.
Procedure
The surgery may take a few hours and is performed in an outpatient surgery center or a hospital. During the procedure, the damaged bone and cartilage is removed from the joint and replaced with prosthetic components made of ceramic, plastic or metal. For instance, in an arthritic knee, the kneecap is moved aside and the damaged bone and cartilage is replaced with new metal and plastic parts, to restore the knee alignment and functioning.
Procedure
The surgery may take a few hours and is performed in an outpatient surgery center or a hospital. During the procedure, the damaged bone and cartilage is removed from the joint and replaced with prosthetic components made of ceramic, plastic or metal. For instance, in an arthritic knee, the kneecap is moved aside and the damaged bone and cartilage is replaced with new metal and plastic parts, to restore the knee alignment and functioning.
Risks
Most common risks are related to the surgery itself. They are:
- Fracture in healthy parts of the joint.
- Nerve injury
- Infection
- Blood clots in the joint veins or lungs.
- Dislocation or loosening of the prosthetics.
Risks
Most common risks are related to the surgery itself. They are:
- Fracture in healthy parts of the joint.
- Nerve injury
- Infection
- Blood clots in the joint veins or lungs.
- Dislocation or loosening of the prosthetics.
Results
Most patients may experience pain in the replaced joint because of inactivity of muscles for a long time, and the tissue healing process. But the pain generally subsides in a few months.
A patient is able to resume most routine activities (climbing stairs, light object lifting, walking etc.) within 3 to 6 weeks following the surgery. But it’s possible only with right recovery methods and precautions. Heavy-impact activities like jumping, jogging, sports etc. must be avoided and performed only on doctor’s advice. Patients can expect their joint replacement to last for about 15 years, depending on patient care. The joint replacement surgery thereby offers an improved quality of life with reduced pain, better strength and restored movement.
Results
Most patients may experience pain in the replaced joint because of inactivity of muscles for a long time, and the tissue healing process. But the pain generally subsides in a few months.
A patient is able to resume most routine activities (climbing stairs, light object lifting, walking etc.) within 3 to 6 weeks following the surgery. But it’s possible only with right recovery methods and precautions. Heavy-impact activities like jumping, jogging, sports etc. must be avoided and performed only on doctor’s advice. Patients can expect their joint replacement to last for about 15 years, depending on patient care. The joint replacement surgery thereby offers an improved quality of life with reduced pain, better strength and restored movement.
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Is a trusted digital Medical Travel hub that facilitates easy access to the world’s leading network of healthcare providers. The perfect blend of different treatments and affordable travel packages is what keeps Xseer a notch above the rest.
Destinations:
UAE | Spain | Greece | Turkey | India | Malaysia | Thailand | Cyprus | South Korea | Croatia | Russia | Ukraine
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