Joint Replacement
Joint Replacement Surgery is one of the most successful surgeries in the field of orthopaedics where the major joints such as hip and knee joints are replaced by artificial metal implants.
Significant Facts about Joint Replacement Surgery
- With the joint replacement surgery damaged or diseased parts of the joint are removed and replaced with new implants.
- The aim of joint replacement surgery is to relieve pain, and aid the joint to work better, and enhance walking & other daily activities.
- If a Joint Replacement Surgery is done to a Right patient by a Right doctor at a Right place – then the success rate can be more than 99%. However complications do occur if any infection develops.
- An exercise can also reduce the joint pains& stiffness.
- Wearing of joint surface can become an issue after 15 to 20 years, but with ceramics the life of an implant can last more than 30 years.
Types Of Joint Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Shoulder Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Ankle Replacement
- Finger Replacement