FAQ
An orthopedic doctor, also known as an orthopedist, is a medical doctor (MD) or a doctor of osteopathy (DO) who specializes in the musculoskeletal system—bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Dr. Nitin Ghule is a renowned orthopedic & joint replacement surgeon in Sangamner.
Arthroscopic surgery is a surgical procedure that is commonly performed to diagnose and treat problems within the joint. By using high-tech cameras, the orthopedic surgeon inserts a small instrument, called an arthroscope, into the joint.
Joint replacement surgery is a surgical procedure that is performed to replace an arthritic or damaged joint with a new, artificial joint, called a prosthesis. Joint replacements can be performed on every joint in the body, but most commonly performed in the knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow.Most people have joint replacement surgery when they can no longer control the pain with medication and other treatments and the pain is significantly interfering with their lives.
After deciding a date of admission and surgery, usually about 7 or 10 days prior to admission, we advise some Blood and Urine tests and a medical checkup by Physician. This is to make sure that you are fit for anaesthesia and operation. This will also help us detect if, at all, there is any active or recent infection in your body which can be treated before surgery.
It is very likely that you will have pain in your knee for first 2 days. This is normal and you should not be surprised or concerned. Most of the pain that you experience right after surgery is from the surgical incision and dissection. You will be given strong pain medication through your I.V. line and also through the epidural catheter and most of the patients are very comfortable with these pain relieving measures. With our Fast Track Replacement Technique and a use of the latest analgesia protocols, we have been able to make postoperative period quite Pain-free! However, generally any surgery is more or less painful only for first 48 hours and then the patients more likely start getting more and more comfortable.
In many ways, a total knee replacement is similar to a set of automobile tires. How long the knee replacement lasts is related to the type and amount of use, and not simply how long it has been implanted. A set of automobile tires can last for many years if the car is not driven very much or they can wear out in less than one year if they are driven many miles over rough roads. How long a total knee lasts depends on how much it is used, what types of activities it is used for, how heavy the patient is, age of the patient at time of index surgery and whether the patient is staying in good physical condition.
You will continue to recover six to eight weeks after your surgery. You should balance periods of activity with periods of rest. Do not try to overdo or push yourself to the point of pain or exhaustion.
Yes. High impact activities such as running, singles tennis and basketball are not recommended. Contact sports are also discouraged after having joint replacement. Your restrictions may vary depending on the type of surgery you have. Discuss your activity level with your surgeon.
Determining whether and where to have joint surgery are important decisions. Because we are highly experienced in total hip replacement, we can help you explore your options.
Call (918999094497, +919762339490) to speak with a representative in our Orthopaedic Surgery Call Center to learn more or make an appointment for a consultation