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| Joint Replacement Surgery | | | | |
| | | | | Why Choose We Care India for your Knee / Hip / |
| Joint replacement surgery is typically recommended | | | | Shoulder / Elbow Joint Replacement Surgery? |
| to patients who have tried non-surgical treatment but | | | | |
| still have joint pain. While this is an extremely | | | | - Our partner Hospitals adhere to international |
| effective surgical treatment, total joint replacement | | | | standards of clinical care, safe environment, |
| should be considered as the last, rather than the first, | | | | medication safety, respect for rights and privacy, |
| treatment option for patients with advanced arthritis | | | | international infection control standards. Our |
| of the hip, knee or shoulder. | | | | Orthopedic surgeons are vastly experienced in all |
| | | | | kinds of Joint replacements, tumor, and pelvic |
| What is joint replacement surgery? | | | | surgery. Our surgeons have experience of doing |
| Modern joint replacement surgery involves removal | | | | thousands of Joint replacement surgeries - both |
| of the worn cartilage from both sides of the joint, | | | | primary and revision surgeries of the hip, knee , |
| followed by resurfacing of the joint with a metal and | | | | shoulder as well as Uni-Compartmental Knee |
| plastic replacement implant that looks and functions | | | | replacement. .Our surgeons have pioneered bilateral |
| much like your normal joint. Although nearly every | | | | simultaneous knee replacement surgery and are |
| joint in the body can be replaced, most replacement | | | | amongst the most experienced Knee and Pelvic |
| surgeries involve the hip or knee.... | | | | surgeons in this part of the world. We Care India |
| | | | | partner surgeons are amongst the very few in the |
| What determines the appropriateness of joint | | | | world having experience in extra corporeal irradiation |
| surgery? | | | | and re-implantation for malignant bone tumors. |
| Severe or “end-stage” arthritis can be | | | | |
| caused by a variety of problems including | | | | - Advanced Diagnostics and Support Infrastructure - |
| osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other | | | | 64 slice CT , High end MRI, Neuro-navigation surgical |
| inflammatory joint problems, previous joint injuries | | | | systems, Neuro-physiology and Comprehensive |
| and fractures, joint infections and other rare | | | | Rehabilitation services. |
| conditions such as osteonecrosis (also called avascular | | | | |
| necrosis). All of these problems result in damage to | | | | - Finest quality implants, prosthesis and Consumables |
| the cartilage which normally covers the ends of your | | | | of international repute most of them imported from |
| bones and allows your joints to move smoothly and | | | | overseas countries are used. |
| without pain..... | | | | |
| | | | | - Operation theatres built to international |
| How is the need for joint surgery diagnosed? | | | | specifications having ultra-clean Laminar air flow |
| For nearly all patients, arthritis or other joint problems | | | | system ensure highest standards of infection control, |
| that are typically treated with joint replacement | | | | matching the best in the world. |
| surgery can be diagnosed with simple x-rays. Other | | | | |
| causes for joint pain should be considered since | | | | - Specialized physiotherapy and Rehabilitation services |
| referred back pain can be easily confused for pain | | | | help the patient to return back to normal activity |
| associated with arthritis of the hip or knee, and pain | | | | quickly after the surgery. |
| from an arthritic hip can occasionally be referred to | | | | |
| the knee. Inflammation of the soft tissue structures | | | | - Even the most cost sensitive patient can afford |
| around the joint also can cause tendonitis or bursitis | | | | world class services and amenities manned by English |
| which can be confused with the pain associated with | | | | speaking dedicated well trained staff at We Care |
| arthritis. A careful examination by your doctor and | | | | India partner Hospitals that already attract a large |
| routine x-rays usually can determine the actual cause | | | | number of patients from US, UK, Canada and all over |
| of your pain..... | | | | the world..... |
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| Prevention | | | | Joint Replacement Surgery FAQ |
| Your need for joint replacement surgery can be | | | | Why is joint replacement surgery performed? |
| minimized by comprehensive medical treatment of | | | | Joint replacement surgery is performed to treat |
| your arthritis. Arthritis medications; elimination of joint | | | | advanced or end-stage arthritis. Arthritis is a general |
| overloading activities such as running, heavy lifting and | | | | term that describes inflammation and deterioration in |
| impact sports; weight loss; nutritional supplements | | | | joints. It results from damage to the joint coating or |
| such as glucosamine and chondroitin; and joint | | | | gliding surface called the articular cartilage. |
| injections can help you live with your arthritis for as | | | | |
| long as possible. When these treatments are no | | | | What causes joint deterioration? |
| longer effective, joint replacement surgery can | | | | Mechanical "wear and tear" on a person's joints over |
| relieve the pain and restore the quality of life lost due | | | | a lifetime seems to be an obvious explanation for the |
| to arthritis.... | | | | increase in arthritis with age, but the answer is not |
| | | | | that simple. The current view is that a number of |
| Living with joint replacement | | | | factors interact to cause joint deterioration.... |
| Following a relatively short period of recovery after | | | | |
| surgery, patients undergoing joint replacement | | | | Who is a candidate for joint replacement surgery? |
| surgery typically return to a high level of activity. | | | | People with joint deformities or advanced symptoms |
| Speed of recovery following surgery depends on | | | | of arthritis that cannot be managed with medications |
| your level of activity before surgery, general health | | | | or physical therapy are candidates for joint |
| and overall physical fitness, degree and duration of | | | | replacement surgery. Regardless of the type of |
| physical impairment before surgery, the type of | | | | arthritis, the disease can cause the symptoms of |
| surgery you had, and your expectations and | | | | joint pain, stiffness, limping, muscle weakness, |
| motivation. Physical therapy after joint replacement is | | | | limitation of motion, and swelling.... |
| very important.... | | | | |
| | | | | How long does it take to recover from joint |
| Points to remember | | | | replacement surgery? |
| Total joint replacement should be considered as a | | | | Most patients who undergo total joint surgery have |
| possible treatment option only after a reasonable | | | | dramatic improvement within weeks of the surgery. |
| attempt at non-surgical management has been | | | | The pain caused by the damaged joint is relieved |
| determined to be unsuccessful. | | | | when a new gliding surface is constructed... |
| Talk to your primary care doctor before surgery to | | | | |
| insure your health is good enough to undergo the | | | | How long do total joint replacements last? |
| anesthesia and rehabilitation associated with the | | | | When joint replacement procedures were first |
| surgery. | | | | performed in the early 1970s, it was thought that the |
| There are specific limitations and activity restrictions | | | | average total joint implant would last approximately |
| following total joint replacement that should be | | | | 10 years. We now know that approximately 85 |
| reviewed prior to treatment... | | | | percent of joint implants last 20 years... |
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| Prepare for Joint Replacement Surgery | | | | Joint Replacement Services include: |
| Joint replacement can relieve pain and enable | | | | Joint Preserving procedures |
| individuals to live fuller, more active lives. If you and | | | | Total Hip Replacement |
| your orthopaedic surgeon have decided that you are | | | | Hip Resurfacing |
| a good candidate for joint replacement surgery, you | | | | Total Knee |
| will need several weeks to prepare, both physically | | | | Replacement |
| and psychologically... | | | | And many |
| | | | | more............. |
| Understand the Procedure | | | | Conditions Treated |
| Talk to your doctor. Learn what to expect before, | | | | Osteoarthritis |
| during, and after surgery. Ask about the process of | | | | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| being admitted to the hospital, the type of | | | | Post-traumatic arthritis of the hip, knee and ankle |
| anesthesia you might need, the type of implant that | | | | Cartilage |
| will be used, the length of stay in the hospital, | | | | |
| rehabilitation, and pain management... | | | | And many |
| | | | | more............. |
| Get in Shape for Surgery | | | | |
| The physical preparations you make can affect both | | | | |
| the outcome of the surgery and your recovery time. | | | | |
| Most of these suggestions are common sense, | | | | Please log on to : |
| although some may surprise you. | | | | Send your query : Get a Quote |
| - If you smoke, cut down or quit. Smoking changes | | | | |
| blood flow patterns, delays healing and slows | | | | We Care Core Values |
| recovery. | | | | We have a very simple business model that keeps |
| - If you drink, don't have any alcohol for at least 48 | | | | you as the centre. |
| hours before surgery... | | | | Having the industry’s most elaborate and |
| | | | | exclusive Patient Care and Clinical Coordination teams |
| Medical Preparations | | | | stationed at each partner hospital, we provide you |
| Several health care professionals will be involved in | | | | the smoothest and seamless care ever imagined. |
| your surgery. As an active participant in health care | | | | With a ratio of one Patient Care Manager to five |
| decisions, you should ensure that each professional | | | | patients our patient care standards are unmatched |
| has the information necessary for proper | | | | across the sub continent. |