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December 03, 2006 - Joint Replacement Surgery
About Joint Pain
As there are various physical problems present worldwide, one of the major problem faced today is of Joint Pain, which is chronic nature in most of the patients especially above the age of 45yrs. Joints are formed by the ends of two or more bones connected by cartilage. Normal cartilage serves as a protective cushion and allows nearly frictionless and pain-free movement. However, when the cartilage is damaged or diseased by arthritis, joints become stiff and painful.
Joint Replacement Surgery
The most common reason for having a hip or knee replaced is Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by excess weight, joint fracture, ligament tears or other injury to cartilages. Rheumatoid Arthritis is also another condition that may be alleviated by hip or knee joint replacement. This chronic inflammation of the joint lining causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. The inflamed lining can invade and erode the bone and cartilage. Rheumatoid arthritis generally starts in middle age, but can also affect person at any age. When the entire joint is damaged, a total joint replacement is done to replace a damaged or diseased joint by implants (Prostheses). Joint replacement can be performed on other joints, including the ankle, foot, shoulder, elbow and fingers. To sum it up, the goal of Joint Replacement Surgery is to medically relieve the pain in the joint caused because of damage to the cartilage.
Post Operation
The movement of your joint will generally improve after surgery. The extent of improvement will depend on how stiff was the joint before the surgery. Initially, the patient uses crutches or walker to walk after knee or hip replacement surgery. Temporary pain is felt for starting few weeks in most of the patients as muscles are weak & tissues are healing, post surgery. Exercise plays an important role for post surgery recovery, however strenuous activities like running should be avoided.
We care for your Health
India is the most preferred Medical Tourism destination for Joint
Replacement Surgery. “We Care Health Services” at http://www.indiahealthtour.com/ is offering various Joint Replacement Surgery at Joint Commission International(JCI) accredited hospitals, who offer State-of-the-art medical facilities at affordable rates. They offer specialized treatment in 8 cities across India. Materials used in Joint Replacement are specially designed and are of international standards. Cost Benefit arising due to the treatment in India is 30% to 70% less as compared to US and UK. Joint Replacement Surgery has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people world wide. Ninety five percent of patients will proceed through surgery without trouble and can expect a long lasting and comfortable joint.
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