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JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY IN INDIA

Joint replacement consists of replacing painful, arthritic, worn or cancerous parts of the joint with artificial surfaces shaped in such a way as to allow joint movement.

Arthroplasty [from Greek arthron, joint, limb, articulate, plassein, to form, mould, forge, feign, make an image of] is a procedure of orthopedic surgery, in which the arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with something better or by remodelling or realigning the joint by osteotomy or some other procedure.

What Is Joint Replacement Surgery?

Joint replacement surgery is removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. The surgery is usually done by a doctor called an orthopaedic (pronounced or-tho-PEE-dik) surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but will only replace or fix the damaged parts.

The doctor may suggest a joint replacement to improve how you live. Replacing a joint can relieve pain and help you move and feel better. Hips and knees are replaced most often. Other joints that can be replaced include the shoulders, fingers, ankles, and elbows.

Only a doctor can tell if you need a joint replaced. He or she will look at your joint with an x-ray machine or another machine. The doctor may put a small, lighted tube (arthroscope) into your joint to look for damage. A small sample of your tissue could also be tested.

After looking at your joint, the doctor may say that you should consider exercise, walking aids such as braces or canes, physical therapy, or medicines and vitamin supplements. Medicines for arthritis include drugs that reduce inflammation. Depending on the type of arthritis, the doctor may prescribe corticosteroids or other drugs.

Arthroplasty is a common but loose term for joint replacement. Other types of surgery are also arthroplasties. Other common and valid synonyms are total joint replacement, total joint arthroplasty, joint resurfacing and artificial joint surgery.

Technique

Joint replacement is major surgery. The joint must be exposed and dislocated. The joint surface and some bone tissue is then removed from the bone ends and the prosthetic components implanted. They may be fixed by an interference fit with the expectation of bone-ingrowth or using PMMA “cement” as a grout to hold the metal components into the bone. The dislocation of the joint is reduced and the ligaments and muscles over the joint are repaired where possible.

Variations

There are many variations in the exact shape and design of the components and the technique and instruments needed to place them correctly. Although these design innovations are all driven by the impetus to improve results, most of the benefits are unproven.

Risks and complications : –

• Medical risks
• Intra-operative risks
• Immediate risks
• Medium-term risks
• Long-term risks

Joint replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is very common. Each year, orthopedic surgeons perform thousands of joint replacement surgeries in the india. (Most of these procedures are performed on the large weight-bearing joints such as the hips and knees.) Joint replacement surgery in the hand is typically used in treating severe arthritis that involves the small joints of the hand.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message style=”square” message_box_color=”mulled_wine”]

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