Joint Replacement

JOINT REPLACEMENT : Joint replacement or Arthroplasty is one of the most common operations in modern orthopaedic surgery. It consists of replacing painful, arthritic, worn or cancerous parts of the joint with artificial surfaces shaped in such a way as to allow joint movement. In an operative procedure of joint replacement, the arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with something better or the joint is remodelled or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. The joint could be of the knee, hip, shoulder, wrist, finger, etc.

For example a hip joint that is affected by osteoarthritis may be replaced entirely (total hip arthroplasty) with a prosthetic hip. This would involve replacing both the acetabulum (hip socket) and the head and neck of the femur. The purpose of a joint replacement procedure is to relieve pain, to restore range of motion and to improve walking ability, thus leading to the improvement of muscle strength.

Team of Specialists:

• DR I P S Oberoi Consultant- Orthopaedics & TraumatologyView Profile

• Dr. Rajesh Verma Consultant- Orthopaedics & TraumatologyView Profile

• Dr. Ashok GoelConsultant- Orthopaedics & TraumatologyView Profile