Arthroplasty, also called joint replacement, is the surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint (made of metal, ceramic or plastic). These procedures are required for painful deformed and arthritic joints where other modalities have failed. Besides these, alignment procedures called as osteotomies can also be used in certain conditions.
What is arthroplasty?
Arthroplasty, also known as joint replacement is a surgical procedure where a surgeon removes part of a damaged or arthritic joint and replaces it with a plastic, metal, or ceramic device, known as prosthesis. The prosthesis is made to replicate a healthy, normal joint movement.
Knee and hip replacements are the most common types of arthroplasty performed, but arthroplasty can be performed on other joints too, including the:
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Ankle
- Shoulder
Most people need a total joint replacement but a small number of people are good candidates for a partial joint replacement (The procedure that only replaces the part of the joint that’s damaged).
Who needs arthroplasty (joint replacement)?
Joint replacement is advised if the person is having:
- Joint pain that hasn’t gotten better with nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy, medications, bracing, injections, walking assistive devices and rest.
- Joint stiffness and limited mobility that make it difficult or impossible to do everyday activities
- Swelling that doesn’t improve with medications or lifestyle changes.
Most people need a total joint replacement but a small number of people are good candidates for a partial joint replacement (The procedure that only replaces the part of the joint that’s damaged).
What are the advantages of arthroplasty (joint replacement)?
Joint replacement procedures helps to relieve pain and stiffness and also corrects joint alignment. After a joint replacement, many people can take part in activities they once enjoyed. These surgeries greatly improve quality of life and overall health by allowing people to have an active lifestyle.
Why choose us?
We, at Vedant hospital believe that listening to our patients is of paramount importance. We listen to our patients, note their symptoms and take into account associated conditions. We then look, feel and move before carrying out required special tests; this gives us a better understanding of the problem. After physical examination, we investigate with the help of appropriate imaging techniques. Our old-school approach combined with new-age technical skills help us design an optimal treatment plan for our patients.
Our expert orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Manish Diwakar has a vast experience of more than 15 years and performing more than 2000 successful procedures. He has been extensively trained in the field of orthopaedics and sports medicine in some of the world’s best institutes in India and abroad making him one of the best joint surgeon in India. This along with our trained staff and state of art infrastructure will make sure that you have a pleasant and comfortable stay.
