Joint Replacement
Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic, or ceramic device called a prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to replicate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.
Several conditions can cause joint pain and disability and lead patients to consider joint replacement surgery. In many cases, joint pain is caused by damage to the cartilage that lines the ends of the bones (articular cartilage) — either from arthritis, a fracture, or another condition.
The definition of arthroplasty is surgical joint replacement. During the procedure, your healthcare provider removes a damaged joint and replaces it with an artificial joint. The artificial joint (prosthesis) can be metal, ceramic or heavy-duty plastic
Benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery
- Less pain : The main reason people have this type of surgery is to no longer suffer from chronic and excruciating pain.
- Restores movement and activity :
Joint replacement allows many people to resume the activities and hobbies they had once loved, like biking, hiking, swimming and golf, before the pain sidelined them.
- Reduces risk of chronic health conditions :
According to the Karmadeep Orthopaedic Surgeons, a total hip replacement is associated with reduced mortality, heart failure, depression and diabetes rates.
- Safer than ever before :
Joint replacement is both safer and more effective now than it was years ago. While there are still risks associated with this surgery, the advancements to this procedure often lead to a better level of postoperative function compared to the past.
