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What is Joint Replacement Surgery?

Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure in which parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are removed and replaced with a metal, plastic, or ceramic device called a prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to replicate the movement of a normal, healthy joint.

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  • Swelling.
  • Fatigue.
  • Warmth and redness around the wound.
  • Fevers, chills, and night sweats.
  • Increased pain or stiffness in a previously well-functioning joint.
  • Wound drainage (blood, pus, or other fluids that come out of the wound)
  • Infection
  • Blood clots
  • Fracture
  • Implant failure
  • Vascular injury
  • Wound complication
  • Bleeding
  • Implant loosening
  • Nerve injury

Arthritis is the most common reason people need an arthroplasty. Most people who choose to have a joint replacement have osteoarthritis, but some people with rheumatoid arthritis may need one, too.

  • Antibiotics before and after surgery.
  • Short operating time and minimal operating room traffic.
  • Use of strict sterile techniques and sterilization of instruments.
  • Preoperative nasal screening for bacterial colonization.
  • Blood clots. Surgeons typically recommend blood-thinning medications to prevent this risk. The most common location for blood clots is in the leg.
  • Nerve damage. Nerves in the area where the implant is placed can be injured.
  • Infection. Infection can occur at the incision site or in the deeper tissue.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Arthroplasty is a surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint. A joint can be restored by resurfacing the bones. An artificial joint (called a prosthesis) may also be used.

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How is it treated?

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The procedure is performed in a hospital or outpatient surgery center. During the surgery, the damaged cartilage and bone is removed from your joint and replaced with prosthetic components made of metal, plastic, or ceramic. The prosthesis mimics the shape and movement of a natural joint.

 

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