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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