TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

If your knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury, it may be hard for you to perform simple activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. You may even begin to feel pain while you are sitting or lying down.

 

If nonsurgical treatments like medications and using walking supports are no longer helpful, you may want to consider total knee replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure to relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and help you resume normal activities.

 

The knee is the largest joint in the body and having healthy knees is required to perform most everyday activities. The knee is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur), the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). The ends of these three bones where they touch are covered with particular cartilage, a smooth substance that protects the bones and enables them to move easily.

 

The menisci are located between the femur and tibia. These C-shaped wedges act as "shock absorbers" that cushion the joint. Large ligaments hold the femur and tibia together and provide stability. The long thigh muscles give the knee strength. All remaining surfaces of the knee are covered by a thin lining called the synovial membrane. This membrane releases a fluid that lubricates the cartilage, reducing friction to nearly zero in a healthy knee.

 

Normally, all of these components work in harmony. But disease or injury can disrupt this harmony, resulting in pain, muscle weakness, and reduced function.

 

CAUSE

 

The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis. Although there are many types of arthritis, most knee pain is caused by just three types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.

 

Osteoarthritis - This is an age-related "wear and tear" type of arthritis. It usually occurs in people 50 years of age and older, but may occur in younger people, too. The cartilage that cushions the bones of the knee softens and wears away. The bones then rub against one another, causing knee pain and stiffness.

Rheumatoid arthritis - This is a disease in which the synovial membrane that surrounds the joint becomes inflamed and thickened. This chronic inflammation can damage the cartilage and eventually cause cartilage loss, pain, and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common form of a group of disorders termed "inflammatory arthritis."

Post-traumatic arthritis - This can follow a serious knee injury. Fractures of the bones surrounding the knee or tears of the knee ligaments may damage the particular cartilage over time, causing knee pain and limiting knee function.

DESCRIPTION

 

A knee replacement (also called knee arthroplasty) might be more accurately termed a knee "resurfacing" because only the surface of the bones are actually replaced.

 

There are four basic steps to a knee replacement procedure.

 

Prepare the bone.The damaged cartilage surfaces at the ends of the femur and tibia are removed along with a small amount of underlying bone.

 

Position the metal implants.The removed cartilage and bone is replaced with metal components that recreate the surface of the joint. These metal parts may be cemented or "press-fit" into the bone.

 

Resurface the patella. The undersurface of the patella (kneecap) is cut and resurfaced with a plastic button. Some surgeons do not resurface the patella, depending upon the case.

Insert a spacer. A medical-grade plastic spacer is inserted between the metal components to create a smooth gliding surface.

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DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE, Bavla, Ahmedabad is a one-stop healthcare centre offering a complete range of orthopaedic services. We deal in all kinds of diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic orthopaedic treatment solutions designed for patients belonging to all age groups.

At DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE, Bavla, Ahmedabad, we are entirely patient-oriented and service-focused. We believe that our patients deserve the best-in-class facilities and world-class orthopaedic treatment. Hence, we never fail to put our best foot effort to help them and take care of them. We give attention to every detail related to the patients both during as well as after the surgeries. We take at most care to prevent any type of infection or probable complications after the surgical treatments provided by us.

DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE offers its expertise for comprehensive care for an array of orthopaedic afflictions including hip, knee and joints problems, led by highly reputed and experienced Orthopaedics Doctor in Bavla, Ahmedabad. DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE have a team of expert and experienced doctors and support staff. We are equipped for various specialties ranging from Sports Medicine, Trauma, Joint Replacements surgery, Spine Problems, Arthritis Treatment, and Pain Management. We at DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE use the latest equipment and techniques to diagnose and treat the ailments and strive to provide the highest level of patient care to help them resume their normal life as early as possible.

We at DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE perform various surgical procedures that involve the latest key hole fracture surgery, minimal invasive Spine Surgery, Revision Hip / knee Replacement Surgery, Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries, most delicate Hand surgery, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, plastic surgery. Our team of the highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon is supported by the most advanced medical equipment and the most advanced state-of-the-art technology.

 

  

DEV ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL

(DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE)

DR. DEVAL K. PARIKH

MBBS, D.ORTHO, F.I.A.S.

Consultant Orthopaedic &

Joint Replacement Surgeon

First Floor, Bavla City Centre,

Dhedhal Cross Road, Bavla, Dist. Ahmedabad.

Email : devalkparikh1812@gmail.com

Call for Appointment : +91 80000 33208, +91 99980 33208

Source :  by DEV ORTHOPAEDIC & JOINT REPLACEMENT CENTRE,  Bavla, Ahmedabad.

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