In this type of surgery, only the damaged part of the knee is replaced with an implant instead of fully replacing it as in total knee replacement. At the present scenario implants and surgical procedures have improved to large extent allowing more patients with a knee problem for partial knee replacement surgery than before. Knee…

In hip replacement surgery a patient is operated for osteoarthritis where a bone is extracted and replaced with an unnatural joint made of either metal or synthetic element. After one day of the surgery, the patient is urged to walk with the assistance of any kind.the patient will be instructed how to walk as to…

Myth-one can not return to their normal routine life after joint replacement therapy. Fact–Joint replacement is similar to changing any worn out part of some machinery. Executed at the right time, it gives results of bringing the activity level of the patient to the original level. Advanced technological devices and implants have helped to bring…

As we get older, pain in hip joints becomes very common. But if the pain is severe enough to disrupt your daily routine then probably it’s time to consult a doctor for the treatment. If nonsurgical treatments like physiotherapy, and using a cane is of no use then, total hip replacement is the only solution….

Using general anesthesia, knee replacement surgery is done, but spinal anesthesia or epidural can also be used for the same. The worn part of a person’s knee is replaced with a prosthetic part removing the bones. The procedure can be either full or partial knee replacement depending on the condition of the person. Total knee…