Know the Importance and benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery

Before heading towards surgery doctors recommend variously treatment options to restore function to the affected joint but if the patient seems no relieved in the pain then Joint replacement surgery is considered a last option to treat arthritis pain. When the pain goes out of control and joint damage significantly affects the quality of life, Joint replacement surgery is recommended.

How does Joint Replacement Surgery Work:

An orthopedic surgeon removes cartilage from both sides of a joint as the first step of the surgery. Then they resurfaced the affected joint with a prosthesis, a new joint made up of metal and plastic components. In simple words, the surgeon replaces the damaged joint with a new, artificial one.

Benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery:

Main motive of joint replacement surgery is getting the patient back to their day-to-day activities and function well. Patients who were involved in the sports activity before needing surgery likely can participate in low-impact sports following surgery.

For better results and successful outcome for surgery, physical therapy, and a committed rehabilitation program is important. Speedy recovery depends on following factors:

·         overall general health

·         type of surgery (i.e., cemented, non-cemented, minimally invasive)

·         activity level of the patient before surgery

·         attitude toward recovery and motivation

·         duration of physical impairment and severity before surgery

There is the possibility of complications with any surgery, though more than 90% of joint replacement patients have a successful outcome, it's important to know what they are and that they are treatable. Possible complications include:

·         blood clots

·         loosening of the prosthesis

·         infection

·         problems with anesthesia

·         dislocation

·         nerve or blood vessel injury near prosthesis

For best results and hassle-free surgery always consult with the professional like Dr. Narendra Vaidya, an internationally acclaimed and Top Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgeon in Pune, Maharashtra. Well known for performing the successful first Robotic-Assisted Unicompartmental Knee Replacement in India.