Benefits of Joint replacement

When to consider joint replacement?

You should consider joint replacement

• When stiff joints restrict movement
• If there is considerable pain in the joints
• If normal day to day activities are restricted
• If you have to depend on others for routine tasks
• If pain medication and physiotherapy doesn’t help
• If you quality of life is decreased in any way

Procedure for joint replacement

In a joint replacement surgery

• the damaged cartilage and corresponding bone will be removed from the joint.
• a prosthetic component will replace the original bone.
• the prosthesis will be in the shape of the natural joint and will move as easily.

Types of joint replacements

• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
• Shoulder Joint Replacement
• Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
• Total Elbow Replacement
• Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)

Benefits or joint replacement

• Increased Mobility: Stiffness due to injuries or arthritis or age will be relieved
• Pain relief: There is considerable decrease in pain to no pain at all
• Independence: Dependence on others decreases as the person is able to handle activities on their own without stiffness or pain
• Less expenditure in the long run: Weigh the cost of the surgery against years of doctor’s bills and physiotherapy and you will find that replacing the joint is less expensive.

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