What is joint replacement
Joint replacement is a procedure by which the native destroyed joint of your body is replaced by a new metallic joint
What are the indications for joint replacement ?
- Severe Osteoarthritis
- Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Post Traumatic Arthritis
- Secondary Osteoarthritis due to loss of blood supply to the joint
These are the most common conditions which require joint replacement
- What is TKR
- Who are the patients who require total Knee replacement ?
- What is the Ideal age group ideal for Total Knee joint replacement ?
- What are the type of implants in knee replacement ?
- What will be the postoperative protocol ?
- What will be the level of activity after the surgery ?
What is TKR ?
TKR is a specialised surgery by which the degenerated part of the knee joint in the thigh bone and in the leg bone are replaced with the new joint, which provides a friction free, stable aligned knee joint which helps the patient to walk immediately after surgery and gain good pain free range of motion
Who are the patients who require total knee replacement ?
Primary arthritis with severe
deformity
Severe RA knee
Post traumatic arthritis
What is the age group ideal for Total Knee joint replacement ?
Joint replacement is usually done in persons above 50 years up to a maximum of 85 years. In persons who are suffering from severe osteoarthritis and even if the age is less than 40 years Joint Replacement can be done using long lasting special
implants
What are the type of implants in knee replacement
1. Cobalt Chrome prosthesis
This is the routinely performed knee replacement implant
2. Oxiniumprothesis
It is oxidised zirconium and it is nearly 400 times stronger than Cobalt Chrome when compared to the wear and Tear effect and has a lifespan of approximately 30 years
3. Titanium prosthesis
4. What will be the postoperative protocol
You are required to stay for a minimum period of 4 days after surgery in which we do a controlled and planned post-operative physiotherapy and help you to regain the good range of motion immediately after surgery.
After surgery when you are in the hospital you will be made to walk immediately 24 hours after surgery.
What will be the level of activity after the surgery
After your knee replacement you will be able to walk any distance, climb stairs, ride two Wheelers and car, climb buses, go for regular jogging work and
routine day-to-day activities such as Standing and working in the kitchen for a long time or in your workplace for a long time.
Total hip replacement (THR)
- what is total hip replacement ?
- who are the patients who require total hip replacement ?
- what is the age group that requires surgery ?
- what are the type of implants available ?
- what will be the level of activity after surgery ?
- what will be the the post operative protocol ?
What is total hip replacement?
Total hip replacement is a surgery by which the worn out hip joint is removed and a new artificial joint is placed inside the hip bones which contains a socket and the ball and the stem.
Who are the patients who require total hip replacement
THR is required in patients suffering from the following conditions
Post infective Arthritis of the hip joint
Avascular necrosis of the
femoral head
Primary osteoarthritis of
the hip joint
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
of the hip joint
What is the age group that requires the surgery
Previously total hip replacement was reserved for very old patients but now with the advanced technique and the advanced implants available total hip replacement can be done even for 15 years aged patients who are suffering from severe arthritis
What are the implants available
Following are the type of implants available
1.Cobalt Chrome metal
2. oxinium
3. ceramic
4 .Titanium
What will be the postoperative protocol
After surgery when you are in the hospital you will be made to walk immediately 24 hours after surgery. Hospital stay is usually for a period of 4 days in which aggressive Physiotherapy program is performed and you will be made to walk comfortably on your own.
What will be my level of activity after surgery
Depending on your age group the doctor will suggest you to avoid certain activities such as such as cross leg sitting and squatting after surgery and depending on the type of the prosthesis that is used on the surgery. Otherwise post-operative patients can climbing stairs, walk for unlimited distances, drive car, drive two wheelers, go for lightweight jogging and day to day regular activities.
Total Elbow Replacement
Total shoulder Replacement
