Joint replacement surgery

Joint replacement surgery is performed to restore the function of an impaired or harmed joint. This procedure is called arthroplasty.  This surgery is done to remove the affected or diseased part of the joint and replace it with an artificial part or man-made called a prosthesis. Joint replacement can effectively reduce pain and disability during daily tasks. Hip & knee replacement surgeries are performed in large-scale. Other joint replacement procedures include shoulders, wrists, ankles, elbows, and fingers. Here at 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐋, it offers top-notch Joint replacement surgery led by renowned Spine Sports and Joint Replacement & Orthopaedic Consultant Dr. R. SARAVANAN.

When do you need joint replacement surgery?

The main reason for performing joint replacement is when the non-surgical treatment options like medication, physiotherapy, and certain lifestyle changes are exhausted without providing any relief.   It is not that the orthopedic surgeon will directly go for surgery. The surgeons will first encourage you to go for non-operative alternatives. When there is no improvement in the condition or the problem is not coming under control by non-operative methods, then surgery is the only option left.

Joint Replacement Procedure

The joint replacement surgery takes 1-3 hours depending upon the joints where the surgery is performed. The surgical procedure is conducted at the hospital or an outpatient surgery clinic. Usually, this procedure is done under the influence of general anesthesia. During the operation, the orthopedic surgeon will remove the damaged cartilage and bone of the joint and replace it with an artificial part, made up of metal, plastic or ceramic.