Total joint replacement also known as Arthroplasty has helped in bringing significant advancements in meeting the treatment needs for painful/disabling joint pathologies. The rise in science and technology has made it possible of performing it on any of the body joints including hip, ankle, knee, foot, elbow, shoulder, wrist and fingers. Here, we will be primarily talking about Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement pre operative, operative and post operative procedures.
Hip joint/Knee joint replacements assist people of all ages in successfully leading a pain- free and active live. With Joint replacement surgery being a highly skilled procedure it requires:
· Extensive preoperative planning
· Specialized implants and tools
· Mastery in involved surgical techniques
Why Joint Replacements –
Joints are the connectors of two or more bones that are connected by cartilage. A healthy cartilage helps in serving the needs as a protective cushion, thus allowing smooth and low-friction movement of joints. Here, if cartilage becomes damaged due to disease/injuries, tissues around joints become inflamed that cause pains. With due time, the wearing of the cartilage leads to rough edges of bones rubbing against each other that enhance the pain levels, thus requiring the need of Joint Replacements.
Hip joint/Knee joint replacements assist people of all ages in successfully leading a pain- free and active live. With Joint replacement surgery being a highly skilled procedure it requires:
· Extensive preoperative planning
· Specialized implants and tools
· Mastery in involved surgical techniques
Why Joint Replacements –
Joints are the connectors of two or more bones that are connected by cartilage. A healthy cartilage helps in serving the needs as a protective cushion, thus allowing smooth and low-friction movement of joints. Here, if cartilage becomes damaged due to disease/injuries, tissues around joints become inflamed that cause pains. With due time, the wearing of the cartilage leads to rough edges of bones rubbing against each other that enhance the pain levels, thus requiring the need of Joint Replacements.