FAQs

Above the age of 35, about 30% of people suffer from painful joints due to arthritis.

There are mainly two types of arthritis. Osteoarthrosis means wear and tear due to ageing and joint abuse. The other common type of arthritis is called Rheumatoid arthritis, which behaves like an allergy.

Joint replacement is ideally done for patient above the age of 60 years. It may be done between ages of 40 and 60. It is rarely done between ages of 20 and 40. It is never done in children.

Commonly used materials for joint replacement are stainless called Cobalt Chrome Alloy and Plastic called Ultra High Molecular Weight High Density Polyethylene.

Yes, even a person who has metal allergy can undergo this surgery where implants coated with Oxynium is used

The average time taken for joint replacement surgery is 1hour 20 minutes.

The hospital stay is for two to three days after single joint replacement.

Exercises start on the day of surgery,even walking may be started on the same or next day.

You may need support of walker or walking stick after joint replacement depending on whether other joints are affected.

Even a person with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart trouble can safely undergo joint replacement surgery under medical supervision.

It is advisable to use commode, avoid sitting on floor, jogging, running and fast sports after joint replacement surgery. Moderate speed walking, climbing stairs and swimming are permitted.

Usually one joint is resurfaced at a time, but if the patient is fit, both knees or both hips may be resurfaced in one sitting.

Our centre has performed the largest number of successful two knee surgeries in one sitting.

The complications after joint replacement are Deep vein thrombosis and Infection.

To prevent deep vein thrombosis, early exercises are started. At our centre a special instrument called "Calf compression device" is applied to legs, which gently massages the legs and pushes the blood back towards the heart, thereby preventing blood clots.In some patients specialised medication is administered. At our centre to prevent infection,the surgical team wears special gowns called "Space suits". Also the surgery is carried out in specialised operation theatre and antibiotics are given pre-operatively.

No, This is a specialised surgery which requires special set up including proper operation theatre, pre-operative intensive care unit, trained nurses and technicians and expert physiotherapist to achieve desired results.

The cost depends on the type of Implant, the type of room that you select and your medical condition. Before surgery a budget can be drawn out.

That will depend on the Mediclaim policy.