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Joint Replacement or
Arthroplasty
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Joint Replacement surgeries also called arthroplasty, for arthritic patients are
result oriented and rewarding. More and more patients are undergoing these surgeries
in recent years as they produce a quick relief of pain and in addition, retain the
normal function of the knee. The result is return to a better quality life and independent
living. Apart from hip joint replacement and knee joint replacements, Hardikar Hospital
has facilities for shoulder joint replacement, elbow joint replacement, and arthroscopic
surgeries.
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Clean
Environment
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These surgeries are done in a specially designed operation theater known as
‘Ultra clean Air-Class 100’ environment to minimize the infection rate.
The world class equipments make our operation theater comparable to the best in
India. Our doctors have received best training in countries like U.K. and Germany.
We keep ourselves updated with the latest technologies and have been employing them
here successfully for the benefits of those affected.
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Knee Joint
Replacement
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Joint replacement surgery is also known as arthroplasty, which is very common surgery performed successfully by our surgeons. In knee or hip replacement surgery, the artificial joint is made out of metal and Plastic. In the case of joint replacement in the hand, the new joint is most commonly composed of silicone rubber or the patient's own tissues such as a portion of tendon.
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Who needs Joint
Replacement?
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There are several types of arthritis but when advanced enough they all end up in severe damage to surface of the bones at the joint. That surface becomes rough and irregular. When the bones in that arthritic joint are forced to move against each other, the rubbing of the rough surfaces causes pain.
In late arthritis, the main problem is roughened bone surfaces at the joint. The logical solutions available would be restoring a smooth surface to the bones. Restoring a new smooth surface is what is done is joint replacement surgery.