Joint Replacement Surgery in Mumbai
Various orthopedic conditions are treated with joint replacement surgeries. Here are some conditions and treatments:
Conditions
1) Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in joints. It is the most common type of Arthritis. It’s a long-term degenerative joint disease. It affects mostly middle to older-aged adults. It causes the breakdown of joint cartilage. It most often affects the knees, hands, hips, or spine.
Symptoms
- Pain
- joint stiffness, especially In the morning
- Less movement
- A grinding feeling when moved
Treatment
- Exercise. Exercises like stretching and strength exercises may help ease pain and other symptoms.
- Heat treatment. Treating the joint with heat helps ease the pain.
- Physical therapy. Therapy may help ease pain, improve flexibility, and reduce strain.
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- Weight maintenance. Keeping a healthy weight will help prevent or ease symptoms.
- Medicines. These include pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medicines.
- Injections: Doctors may suggest joint fluid injections as they mimic and can replace the normal joint fluid.
- Joint surgery. Doctors prescribe surgery to repair or replace a joint with severe damage.
2) Bone deformities
Many conditions affect our body’s musculoskeletal system, requiring clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional.
The following are the deformities related to joints and bones.
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Treatment for Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Elbow Pain and Problems
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial Epicondylitis (Golfers or Baseball Elbow)
- Fibromyalgia
3) Cartilage degeneration
Cartilage is a connective tissue in many parts of the body. As a result, it is relatively easy to damage. This fine, rubbery tissue is a cushion between the bones of joints. People with cartilage damage experience joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation.
Some common Joint Replacement Surgeries are:
Total joint replacement of the hip or knee
Total joint replacement of the hip or knee involves replacing the parts of an arthritic or damaged joint with a “prosthesis.” The prosthesis is made of metal, plastic, or ceramic device and is designed to replicate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.
Knee replacement and revision
A knee revision and replacement surgery involve removing and replacing the old prosthesis with a new prosthetic implant. It is performed on patients who previously had a total knee replacement.
Hip replacement and revision
A hip replacement and revision surgery is performed to repair an artificial hip joint damaged over time due to an infection or to normal wear and tears. It involves a partial or complete exchange of the prosthesis implanted during the initial surgery.
Preparation for surgery:
- Pre-operative blood and radiological investigations are needed as the treating surgeon advises.
- The day before surgery, continue your regular medication, early light dinner before surgery,6 hours fasting before surgery.
- Anaesthesia evaluation and spinal or general anaesthesia would be given on the day of surgery.
- After surgery the patient will be shifted to ICU and observed there for a few hours. Later, it will be shifted to the ward. The patient can go home within 2-5 days after the operation.
- Physiotherapy and exercises will be demonstrated.
- You will be able to return to normal activities in 6-8 weeks after surgery.
Don'Ts after surgery
- Avoid squatting
- Avoid sitting cross-legged
- Use western toilets
Considerations after replacement surgery
- Avoid driving for up to 6-8 weeks. Can start driving after complete recovery
- Carry a discharge summary or medical certificate after replacement surgeries
- Always inform your doctor about implant surgery, especially during dental, urological, or endoscopic procedures, as these joints risk bacterial infections from the procedure mentioned above.
Common reasons to visit a joint revision doctor are :
- Patient should consult if the joint starts to feel loose.
- Dislocation or other complications involving the artificial joint prosthesis.
- Infection (emergency).
- The implant has reached the end of its normal lifespan.
Our joint revision specialist, Dr Ganesh Rajeshwar, is an expert in accurately diagnosing and effectively treating joint injuries and conditions. If you’re experiencing complications after a joint replacement procedure, consult us by requesting an appointment online or by calling 7030103338.
If you are feeling any of the symptoms, you should see your doctor without fail. Dr. Ganesh Rajeshwar is a reputed joint replacement surgeon in Mumbai. If you are looking for consultation or surgery, feel free to contact us and book an appointment.
