Artificial Joint Replacement Surgery
What is artificial joint replacement surgery?
This surgery replaces the damaged cartilage causing the pain with an ergonomically manufactured cartilage surface, much like drilling out a decayed tooth and capping it with gold.
Benefits of artificial joint replacement surgery
Artificial joint surgery has the advantage that pain almost disappears once the recovery period is over. Some patients describe a tingling or numb feeling at the surgical site afterwards; this is part of the process of the artificial joint adapting to the body. Steady exercise is needed to reduce these symptoms.
When artificial joint replacement surgery is performed
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When knee pain is so severe that daily life is impossible
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When pain continues all day and is present even at rest
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Pain severe enough to prevent sleep at night
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When physiotherapy or drug therapy is no longer effective
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If the legs are severely bowed into an O shape
Precautions after artificial joint replacement surgery
Take the medication prescribed by the hospital for 3 months after surgery, and regular check-ups after surgery are essential.
Do knee exercises that help build strength regularly, and take care not to fall, as the knee prosthesis may be damaged.
If you fall, it is best to visit a nearby hospital to check whether anything is wrong. As far as possible, avoid activities that strain the knee, such as strenuous exercise or walking for
long periods. Because artificial joints are made of metal, they may be detected by airport security, so if the alarm sounds, explain to the staff that you have had artificial joint
replacement surgery. Let your dentist know in advance as well when you have a dental examination.
Post-treatment precautions
- Treatment results and duration may vary depending on individual symptoms.
- Very rarely, bleeding, infection or blood clots may occur with surgery or procedures.
- Temporary side effects may occur after treatment and vary with each individual's condition.
