Benefits of Joint replacement

by admin-blog-kh | March 3, 2017 4:53 am

When to consider joint replacement?

You should consider joint replacement[1]

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 your 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.

Also Read: Joint Replacement Procedures – Recovery and Mobility[2]

Types of joint replacements

Total Hip Replacement[3]
Total Knee Replacement[4]
Unicompartmental Knee Replacement
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Total Elbow Replacement
Wrist Joint Replacement (Wrist Arthroplasty)

Benefits of 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.

Types of Joint Replacement

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Endnotes:

joint replacement: https://www.kauveryhospital.com/Centers-of-Excellence-and-Specialties/Treatments-Procedure
Joint Replacement Procedures – Recovery and Mobility: https://kauveryhospital.com/blog/orthopedics/joint-replacement-procedures-recovery-and-mobility/
Total Hip Replacement: https://www.kauveryhospital.com/blog/k-way-health/hip-replacement-part-1/
Total Knee Replacement: https://www.kauveryhospital.com/blog/k-way-health/what-to-expect-from-knee-replacement/

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