Moolchand MedCity
Lajpat Nagar
Delhi
Tel: 91-9560202564
Joint Resurfacing and Joint Replacement
Arthritic or severely damaged joints are painful and prevent movement. In cases where the cartilage is beyond repair, the joint pain can be reduced by resurfacing the exposed joint ends with a metallic or ceramic coating. Joint Resurfacing allows even severely arthritic joints to be treated successfully with minimal cuts and damage to the natural body tissue.
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In the rare case of weak bony foundation in long standing arthritis, a Joint Replacement can replace the damaged joint surfaces with prosthetic components that mimic natural joint movement.
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The goal to achieve early painless mobility without post-operative swelling, numbness and high sensitivity lies in choosing the right procedure for the right patient.
Joint Resurfacing
Joint resurfacing is a surgical procedure that preserves more of the patient's natural bone compared to a total joint replacement.
It involves reshaping and capping the damaged surfaces of the joint with a smooth metal covering, while leaving most of the bone intact. This technique is often used for younger, active patients with arthritis.
By maintaining more bone, joint resurfacing allows for better range of motion and can make future surgeries easier if needed.
It helps reduce pain, improves joint function, and allows patients to maintain a more active lifestyle while delaying the need for a full joint replacement.
Joint Replacement
Joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal or ceramic coating. The new construct is designed to replicate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.
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Hip and knee replacements are the most commonly performed joint replacements, but replacement surgery can be performed on other joints, as well, including the ankle, wrist, shoulder, and elbow.
Partial Vs. Total Replacement
A Total Knee Replacement replaces the damaged surfaces in all three compartments of the knee that cause pain during activities like walking. It is typically recommended for patients experiencing pain throughout the entire knee. It can address severely damaged knees and deformities.
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Partial Knee Replacement replaces only the damaged part of the knee, preserving healthy compartments and ligaments for more natural movement. It’s less invasive with an easier recovery, and is suitable for patients with pain limited to one side of the knee or under the kneecap.
Partial knee replacement should be considered first, unless total replacement is necessary.
