Why you should undergo a revision hip and knee replacement surgery
Revision hip and knee replacement surgery are designed to restore function and stability to your hip or knee joint. If you have an arthritic hip, Dr. Jhurani will perform a revision procedure on the femoral head and/or the acetabular component of your hip replacement. He also performs revision surgery for patients with problems like arthritis, dislocation, and instability following total knee replacement.
He performs hip revision surgery to repair an artificial hip joint (prosthesis) that has been damaged over time because of an infection or because of normal wear and tear of the prosthetic hip. Revision surgery helps to correct the problem so the hip can function normally again.
Using artificial hip implants is extremely effective in improving hip joints that are damaged by injury or some form of arthritis. Artificial joints, including hip joints, do not last forever. The typical life of an artificial hip joint is 10-15 years, depending on the patient’s daily use of the joint. Patients with artificial hip joints are typically over the age of 55 and have developed severe arthritis in the hip. After a period of normal wear and tear of the hip joint, the prosthesis does not fit as securely and is not as effective. In these cases, your doctor may recommend hip revision surgery.
Revision surgery may also be recommended if an infection has developed in the tissue surrounding the joint. If infected, the muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues in the hip joint will weaken. The infection will also damage the hip bone.
What are the benefits of hip revision surgery?
Relief from pain is the major benefit of having hip revision surgery. Many patients may find that hip revision surgery improves mobility, strength, and coordination of the torso and leg, besides improving the appearance of the hip and leg. Revision surgery may enable patients to return once again to normal activity with a pain-free hip. But keep in mind that successful hip revision surgery is also contingent on the patient’s diligence with his or her rehabilitation program following surgery.
Best Hip and Knee Replacement Doctor in Jaipur
Dr. Jhurani performs revision of hip and knee replacement procedures. His postoperative recovery recommendations will be individualized to each patient based on the extent of their injuries and age. This can vary greatly, even between patients with similar injuries. Following surgery, Dr. Jhurani advises patients to follow his recovery schedule as closely as possible. This includes daily physical therapy and monitoring progress with X-rays, ultrasound, and other diagnostic tools. After six months, complete recovery is expected unless there is an underlying medical condition that needs further treatment. If you are interested in having joint replacement surgery, Dr. Jhurani is happy to discuss your options with you. He will provide information about the procedure as well as recovery time frames so that you can make an informed decision about whether or not it is right for you. Contact us today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Jhurani at one of our locations in South Florida or Palm Beach County.
