If severe arthritis or an injury has significantly impacted your knee, even simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs can become challenging. You might also experience discomfort while sitting or lying down. When conventional approaches such as medications and walking aid no longer provide relief, it may be prudent to contemplate total knee replacement surgery. …
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Robotic vs. Traditional Knee Replacement: Unveiling the Advantages and Differences
Knee replacement is a common but life-changing procedure that alleviates pain and restores mobility in individuals suffering from severe knee damage due to knee injury, arthritis, or other conditions. The procedure has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years. Among these advancements, robotic knee replacement surgery has gained significant attention. Robotic knee replacement surgery uses computer-assisted …
The Difference Between Joint Reconstruction and Joint Replacement
Joint-related issues can result from injury due to an accident, trauma, or developing debilitating arthritis. It can significantly impact a person’s quality of life by restricting mobility, often necessitating medical intervention. When it comes to addressing these concerns, two common surgical treatment options are joint reconstruction and joint replacement. While these two terms may sound …
Hip Replacement Surgery: How it Works, Recovery Time, and Risks?
What is Hip Replacement Surgery? Hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the damaged or diseased hip joint with artificial implants. The hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The ball, also called the femoral head, is located at the top of the femur (or thigh bone). The ball rotates …
8 Signs you Need a Hip Replacement Surgery
Today, total joint replacements in India are estimated to be between 40,000 to 50,000. These numbers are growing faster and doubling every year. In India, every 2 in ten people 65 years of age are believed to have some joint issue that affects their mobility. (Source: TOI) A hip in poor health can make you …