In joint replacement surgery damaged
joints are replaced with artificial joints. A joint is where two or more bones
come together. In this procedure, the part affected either due to arthritis or trauma,
is removed and replaced with prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to
reproduce the movement of a normal and healthy joint.
There are various types of joint replacements such as:-
- Knee Replacement.
- Shoulder Joint Replacement.
- Wrist Joint Replacement.
- Hip Replacement Surgery.
- Partial Knee Replacement.
Arthroscopy: - Orthopedic surgeons use
this technique to fix tears in soft tissues around the knee, hip, shoulder and
other joints. In this procedure, specialized instruments and a tiny camera is
used to repair the damaged cartilage.
Joint Resurfacing: - In this procedure
the surgeons replaces the hip socket with a metal cup and the damaged hip ball
is reshaped and capped with a metal, dome-shaped prosthesis.
Arthrodesis: - In this procedure the
surgeons use plates or rods to join two or more bones to make a continuous
joint. Over the time, these bones grow together and lock the joint in
place. It is generally suggested to the
patients who are suffering from severe joint damage or inflammatory arthritis
Osteotomy procedure
involves cutting and removing of bone near a damaged joint. This shifts the
weight from the damaged area to the undamaged area.
Joint replacement surgeries are
recommended by the surgeons when all other modes of treatments have failed to
provide the desired results. This surgery is a highly effective way to
eliminate joint pain, correcting deformity and treating arthritis.
In India a large number of orthopedic
treatments are available. Hospitals in India are equipped with latest
technology and treatments. India has a large pool of orthopedic surgeons who
are highly qualified and experienced. Orthopedic treatments in India are
available at low prices as compared to any other country. The success rate of
joint replacement surgeries in India is very high.
