Joint Replacement

Joint Replacement

Joint Replacement

Joint replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, is a highly effective treatment for individuals suffering from severe joint pain or dysfunction, typically due to conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or injury. When conservative treatments such as medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes no longer provide relief, joint replacement may become the best option for restoring mobility and improving quality of life.

Joint Replacement

Goal of joint replacement

The goal of joint replacement surgery is to relieve pain, restore function, and improve the overall quality of life for patients.

  • These procedures are generally recommended when joint pain significantly interferes with daily activities, and conservative measures such as medications, physical therapy, or lifestyle modifications are no longer effective.

Dr. Sabyasachi Banerjee specializes in replacing the following joints:

  • Ankles: Ankle replacement surgery involves replacing the damaged surface of the ankle joint with an artificial implant. It's often recommended for patients with advanced arthritis of the ankle joint.
  • Elbows: Elbow replacement surgery is performed to treat joint degeneration caused by conditions like arthritis or trauma. This procedure restores the function of the elbow by replacing the damaged joint with a prosthetic one.
  • Hips: Hip replacement surgery (also called hip arthroplasty) is one of the most common and successful joint replacement procedures. It’s typically indicated for patients with severe hip arthritis or injury.
  • Knees:Knee replacement is often performed when a patient has severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis that affects the knee joint. This procedure replaces the damaged knee joint with an artificial one.
  • Shoulders: Shoulder arthroplasty is performed to relieve pain and improve function in cases of shoulder arthritis or injury. It involves replacing the damaged parts of the shoulder joint with an artificial implant.
  • Toes: Toe joint replacement may be considered for individuals with severe arthritis or deformity of the toe joints, often caused by conditions like osteoarthritis or hallux rigidus (a form of arthritis affecting the big toe).
  • Wrists: arthroplasty is performed to treat arthritis or injury to the wrist joint. The procedure involves replacing the damaged wrist joint with a prosthetic implant to alleviate pain and improve movement.