Orthopedic Surgeon in vadodara

What is joint replacement surgery?

Joint replacement surgery or replacement arthroplasty is a surgery wherein the arthritic/worn out/damaged joint surface (articular surfaces) are removed and replaced with artificial surface i.e. prosthesis.

In case of painful joints not responding to other modalities of treatment a joint replacement can reduce pain and help you move and feel better.

Most common joints to be replaced are Hips and knees. However other joints like shoulders, fingers, ankles, and elbows can also be replaced if required.

Who may require joint replacement surgeries?

Common causes wherein joint replacement surgeries is required are

- Arthritis

- Joint damaged due to disease like infection, trauma

- Wear and tear due to aging (osteoarthritis)

Surgery would only be offered when all other treatment modalities like medication, physiotherapy, less invasive therapies like injection etc. have been exhausted and investigation like X-rays reveals complete degeneration of joints.

What is the Procedural timeline for any joint replacement surgeries?

1) Before hospitalization/surgery: Complete pre-anaesthetic work-up in the form of ECG, urine tests, hematology and blood tests. Cross matching of blood for blood transfusion if required. Pre-operative Xrays of the affected joint, implant design selecting and templating i.e size-matching to the xray images.

2) During hospitalization/surgery: The anesthetist will give you anesthesia which could be regional or general. Depending on the joint to be replaced the surgeon will expose the joint surface and replace the worn out part with artificial joint surface. Post surgery you will be shifted to recovery room until the numbness goes away or you are fully awake.

3) Post hospitalization/surgery: - A dedicated rehabilitation program to achieve full function.

Why should we select VIO hosital for joint replaceement surgeries?

For a successful result in joint replacement surgeries you need a team of surgeon specializing in such surgeries, physiotherapist for a rehab specific to patient need and hospital staff to ease your stay in the hospital. VIO hospital boasts of such a team to meet all your expectation. Surgeons at VIO have a combined experience of more than 2000 joint replacement surgeries which include primary complex, revision and all other facet of such skillful surgeries. To support the post operative rehabilitation its team involves physiotherapist who have specifically trained to provide results which any patient would desire off.