Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint Replacement Surgery By Dr Gaurav Gupta

Points To Remember About Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a joint and replaces
them with new, man-made parts.

The goals of joint replacement surgery are to relieve pain, help the joint work better, and
improve walking and other movements.

Risks of problems after joint replacement surgery are much lower than they used to be.
An exercise program can reduce joint pain and stiffness.
Wearing away of the joint surface may become a problem after 15 to 20 years.

What is joint replacement surgery?

Joint replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a joint and replaces them
with new, man-made parts.
Replacing a joint can reduce 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.

Why may joint replacement surgery be needed?

Joints may need to be replaced when they are damaged from:
Arthritis.
Years of use.
Disease.
Your doctor will likely first suggest other treatments to reduce pain and help you move better,
such as:
Walking aids, such as a cane or walker.
An exercise program.
Physical therapy.
Medications.
Sometimes the pain remains and makes daily activities hard to do. In this case, your doctor may
order an x-ray to look at the joint. If the x-ray shows damage and your joint hurts, you may need
a joint replacement.

What happens during joint replacement surgery?

During joint replacement your doctors will:
Hip Replacement Location
Give you medicine so you won’t feel pain. The medicine may block the pain only in one part
of the body, or it may put your whole body to sleep.
Replace the damaged joint with a new man-made joint.
Move you to a recovery room until you are fully awake or the numbness goes away.

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