Joint Replacement

Under normal circumstances, our bodies are designed to facilitate smooth, pain-free movement. However, joint issues, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and previous injuries, can lead to the gradual wear and tear of bone and cartilage within the joint, resulting in joint pain. This discomfort not only hampers our ability to engage in everyday activities but also diminishes the enjoyment derived from them.

Thankfully, modern medical advancements enable the replacement of a diseased joint with an artificial one, providing relief from stiffness and pain while restoring the possibility of normal movement. Individuals experiencing persistent (chronic) pain or a decline in joint function may be eligible candidates for joint replacement surgery. It's important to note that not all cases of joint pain necessitate surgical intervention.

Services

Doctors will first try other treatments before turning to surgery, including:

• Medicine
• Physical therapy
• Injections
• Bracing

MEDICATION

If non-surgical treatment options have failed, joint replacement surgery may be an option. Most patients who undergo joint replacement surgeries hips are over 55 years of age, but the operation is occasionally performed on younger persons for specific conditions. Circumstances vary, but generally patients are considered for total joint replacement if:

• Pain is severe enough to restrict not only work and recreation, but also the ordinary activities of daily living
• Pain is not relieved by conservative treatment like pain medicine, the use of a cane, and restricting activities
• There is significant stiffness of the hip
• X-rays show advanced arthritis or other problem

Just as no two patients are alike, no two joint replacements are exactly the same. That is why at Goutam Neuro Care, our team of expert orthopedic surgeons work closely with the patient from diagnosis through treatment and recovery in order to meet the unique medical and lifestyle needs of each patient.