Joint replacement can be performed only around the knees and the hips.
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Joint replacement surgery can be performed not only on the knees and the hips. It can also be performed on the shoulders, fingers, elbows and ankles and the wrist. It is procedure where the damaged part of a joint is replaced by ceramic, plastic or metal component which are collectively called prosthesis.
A person needs to undergo several tests before a joint replacement surgery.
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A doctor usually performs blood tests, Chest X-Ray and EKG before joint replacement surgery. Apart from that the patient s dental health is also evaluated. The patient must acquaint the doctor with his/her medical history because doctors prohibit the intake of certain medications before surgery.
Which of the following options leads to joint pain?
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Arthritis, trauma, autoimmune diseases, rheumatism are some of the conditions that result in the decaying of the cartilage that lines the ends of the bones. When this happens joint pain is caused.
Which among the following is an alternative to joint replacement surgery?
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This is a method where cells from the patient are taken in a test tube and their growth is encouraged. Once healthy cells develop, they are put around the damaged cartilage.
Joint Replacement Surgery is a complicated surgery and takes several hours.
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Joint replacement surgery takes only a few hours. Initiating the use of the new joint as per the instructions of the doctor will amplify the recovery. Apart from that physiotherapy, exercises (that are advocated by the doctor) and a sound diet improve the person s health.
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