Common Types Of Surgery Used In The Treatment Of Arthritis

Common Types Of Surgery Used In The Treatmentjoint bones. Arthrodesis helps stop the progression of
Of Arthritisthe disease at the point of fusion, ending the pain.
22nd February 2006Loss of the joint's flexibility can result. However, the
Author: Bhikoo Dhirajarea will be better able to handle weight and offer
Although medications are the first defense againstgeneral movement. In other words, the joint may not
arthritis pain and swelling, if they fail to solve thebe 360-degree-flexible any longer, but there will be
problem, many doctors will suggest a surgicalsome lesser-degree of flexibility overall without pain.
measure. Whenever someone is considering a surgicalArthroplasty - This is the replacement or rebuilding of
procedure, he or she should consult a physician foran entire joint. And it is intended for those with
expressing concerns and gathering information. Duringhigh-level pain and movement impairment. It is
this time, he or she should discuss all of the anydiscussed in much more detail in the section
potential risks involved with the procedure as well asimmediately following this one, offering a focus with
all of the alternative measures. However, a decision isregards to hip replacement.
made to continue with the surgery, the doctor willArthroscopy - Growing more popular with the
recommend a procedure that he feels is best suitedimproved use of technology, this procedure is when
for the patient's condition and then will explain whatspecialized instruments are inserted into the joint by
that procedure entails. Note that sometimes beforemeans of tiny incisions. During this surgery, the
surgery, doctors prescribe blood-thinning medicationoperating physician has helping staff members who
and advise you to do various joint movementaid the computerized monitoring and some handling of
activities or exercises in order to increase circulation.the instruments. The doctor can see the joint on
Some benefits of going the surgery route can includeclosed-circuit television and make repairs to it, while
the stabilization, improved alignment or replacementtalking through a microphone. Then not only are there
of a joint so that you can have greater mobility,physical results, but the patient has a video with
flexibility, overall use and range-of-motion. Surgeryaudio record of the entire occurrence for insurance
may also be able to provide some level of pain reliefand other records. Arthroscopy is often performed
where other treatment options might have failed.on an outpatient basis. And recovery time is generally
Be aware there are possible risks with surgery,much less than with other "open" surgery.
though, like blood clots resulting. And your healthcareOsteotomy - This is a medical procedure that makes
specialist may advise against surgery if, for example,an actual cut in the bone, most generally to correct
you have existing health problems that could poseyouth deformities like in the knee or hip. Osteotomy
possible unwanted risks. Some of these problemshelps with re-alignment, stabilization, pain relief and
could include sickness or infections that would needthe delaying of joint replacement alternatives for up
to be healed first, being over weight, which couldto 10 years.
cause more stress and delayed recovery, lungSynovectomy - This procedure, generally done via
problems or heart disease.arthroscopy, involves the removal of diseased joint
Common types of surgery used in the treatment oftissue lining or synovium. Results can include swelling
arthritis follow:decrease, pain relief, improved but not completely
Arthrodesis - This is the joining together or fusion ofhealed joint health.