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Joint Replacement surgeries of knee and hip (TKR and THR) in Hebbal Bangalore

Joint Replacement surgeries of knee and hip (TKR and THR)

Joint Replacement surgeries of knee and hip (TKR and THR) in Hebbal Bangalore

Joint Replacement treatement in Hebbal Bangalore is a standard and effective procedure to relieve pain and restore function in a damaged joint. The most common types of joint replacement surgery are knee replacement and hip replacement. Joint replacement surgery may be an option if joint pain limits your daily activities and does not respond to other treatments. 

During joint replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the joint are removed and replaced with an artificial joint. Joint replacement surgery is usually done to relieve pain from arthritis, and joint replacement surgery may also be done to repair a joint damaged by injury or disease.

  • Why is the procedure performed?

Joint replacement surgery is usually done to relieve pain from arthritis. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation, pain, and damage to the cartilage that covers the ends of your bones. Joint replacement surgery may also be done to repair a joint damaged by injury or disease.

Joint replacement surgery is not usually done to treat joint pain from osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes the cartilage in your joints to break down. Joint replacement surgery may be an option if joint pain limits your daily activities and does not respond to other treatments.

  • Pre-procedure

You will usually be asked to stop taking blood-thinning medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen for a week or more before surgery. You may also be asked to stop taking herbal supplements and vitamins.

You will need a physical exam and blood tests before your surgery. You may also need an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan of your joint.

You will usually stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days after surgery.

  • Procedure

During joint replacement surgery, the damaged parts of the joint are removed and replaced with an artificial joint. The type of joint replacement surgery you have depends on the joint that is being replaced.

In a total hip replacement, the surgeon removes the damaged ball and socket and replaces them with a metal or ceramic ball and a plastic socket. The surgeon may replace the damaged femur (thigh bone) with a metal rod.

In a total knee replacement, the surgeon removes the damaged ends of the femur and tibia (shinbone) and replaces them with metal and plastic components. The surgeon may return the damaged patella (knee cap) with a plastic button.

After the surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room. You will be given pain medication and fluids through an IV. You will also be asked to move your joints and walk with the help of a nurse or physical therapist.

  • After procedure

You will usually stay in the hospital for 3 to 5 days after surgery. You will be given pain medication and asked to move your joints and walk with the help of a nurse or physical therapist.

You will need to use a walker or cane for 4 to 6 weeks. You may also need a unique chair to sit down and get up.

You will need to see your doctor at Manipal Hospitals for follow-up visits. You will also need to do physical therapy for 3 to 6 months.

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