What is Joint Replacement Surgery?

Joint replacement surgery also known as Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and regain motion in a damaged joint. After careful analysis and evaluation of your condition, your physician will suggest a treatment plan to replace the damaged joint. During the procedure, your surgeon removes a damaged joint and replaces it with an artificial joint.

The most common types are hip replacement, knee replacement, and shoulder replacement. Based on your condition your surgeon will decide if you need Partial joint replacement or total joint replace. Partial joint replacement is a less-invasive surgery than total joint replacement. Unlike total joint replacement, partial joint surgery doesn't replace the entire joint, but only the part of the joint that is damaged. Your surgeon will talk with you about the benefits and risks of both types of joint replacements before performing either on you.

What is Joint Replacement Surgery?

Joint replacement surgery also known as Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pain and regain motion in a damaged joint. After careful analysis and evaluation of your condition, your physician will suggest a treatment plan to replace the damaged joint. During the procedure, your surgeon removes a damaged joint and replaces it with an artificial joint.

The most common types are hip replacement, knee replacement, and shoulder replacement. Based on your condition your surgeon will decide if you need Partial joint replacement or total joint replace. Partial joint replacement is a less-invasive surgery than total joint replacement. Unlike total joint replacement, partial joint surgery doesn't replace the entire joint, but only the part of the joint that is damaged. Your surgeon will talk with you about the benefits and risks of both types of joint replacements before performing either on you.

Who needs Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement surgery is used to treat people with severe injuries or other conditions of the hip, knee, elbow, ankles, wrists or shoulder when nonsurgical treatments fail. These include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures, hip dysplasia and avascular necrosis etc.

This surgical operation is employed to treat symptoms of arthritis, a condition in which the articular cartilage that covers the joint surface has deteriorated causing significant pain, swelling and stiffness in the joint.

Post-operative care after Joint Replacement

After surgery, your surgeon will use a few methods to help you recover and return to your everyday activities as quickly as possible. It’s important to follow these instructions so that you can reduce your risk of complications

After undergoing joint replacement surgery, you should take time to recover. Your provider may prescribe various medications with postoperative instructions.

• Keep your incision site clean and covered.
• Avoid Physical activity and take rest to recover from surgery.
• Physical therapists will help you increase movement and regain strength in your affected area as advised by your physician.
• Follow your health care provider's instructions closely and make sure you know when you're able to bathe or shower.

What are the risks or complications

Any surgery itself carries with it risks, as well as potential side effects and complications.

• Bleeding
• Blood Clots
• Infection
• Damage to the nerves around the joint
• Stiffness and weakness in the joints, and dislocation.

What are the advantages of joint replacement surgery?

The goal of this procedure is to replicate the function and restoration of normal joint movement. It can be an effective pain management solution for people suffering from joint deterioration and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis.

Joint replacement procedures offer more than just a way to reduce pain and stiffness. After a joint replacement, many people can return to the activities they love. Overall, these procedures greatly increase the quality of life and overall health with minimal recovery time.