Joint replacement surgery is a surgical procedure where artificial joints are inserted in a patient’s body to relieve chronic joint pain and to improve mobility. Joint replacement surgery is considered when the pain is severe and is not relieved by less-invasive therapies. The prosthesis implanted is specifically designed to replicate the movement of a healthy joint.
Joints & Joint Pain
The place where the bones in our body meet is called Joints. They allow the bones to move in different directions. They are situated in: shoulders, knees, hips, elbows. Joint pain is discomfort or soreness in any of the joints. The joints experience wear and tear after a prolonged use as they handle more pressure than any other bone in your body. Joint pain can be caused by an injury or a disease like arthritis.
Causes of Joint Pain:
Hereditary
Arthritis
Sports injury or accident
Inflammation of the cushion pads around joints
Infectious diseases
Inflammation of the tendon
Infection of the bone or joint
Overuse of a joint
Bone cancer
Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis
Common diseases associated with Joint Pain:
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Advantages of Joint Replacement Surgery:
Pain relief: One of the major reasons why this surgery is done is to relieve chronic pain in the joints.
Restoration of mobility: The surgery allows people to resume daily activities, games, and hobbies which were restricted before. It improves quality of life.
Description of the surgery:
Total Joint Replacement Surgery: It is a procedure where the whole damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial implant.
Hip Replacement Surgery:
o Anterior Hip Replacement: It is a minimally invasive hip replacement where the surgery is done from in front of the hip. It allows quick recovery and fewer restrictions after surgery.
o Partial Hip Replacement: In partial hip replacement, only the femoral head or the ball is replaced in the hip. This is done when the acetabulum or the socket is undamaged.
Knee Replacement Surgery:
o Total knee replacement: It is done to replace the complete weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint. It is most commonly performed to relieve pain and disability in patients with osteoarthritis.
o Partial Knee Replacement: If the damage affects only one or two parts of three compartments i.e. the lateral, medial and patellofemoral compartments, this surgery is recommended.
Shoulder Replacement Surgery: It is a surgery where the position of the ball and socket in the shoulder joint are replaced with artificial parts.
All types of fracture care including complex & complicated fractures
All ligament injuries & sports injuries
Advanced shoulder & knee arthroscopy
Revision of previously failed orthopaedic surgeries including revision of Joint Replacement
Cartilage regeneration and repair
Advanced care for orthopaedic infections
Shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery
Post-operative care:
Walk short distances in the beginning and increase it over time.
Do simple exercises or get physiotherapy.
Balance your rest and daily activities properly.
Change positions while sleeping.
Radiance Accident & Trauma Care:
Radiance Accident & Trauma Center is one of the best trauma centers in Gujarat. It is fully equipped to provide comprehensive multispecialty emergency medical services to patients suffering major accident & industrial injuries.
