RheumatologyJoint Replacement Surgery
Procedure preparations
- In joint replacement surgery, the joint is replaced partially or completely, depending on the case. The joint might be damaged due to many conditions; the most important of them is arthritis, and that leads to several problems in the joint, such as swelling, stiffness, limited and difficult movement, and extreme pain.
- In joint arthroplasty, the patient is under general anesthesia, and then the joint is replaced with a prosthetic one (that’s made of metal and plastic). This prosthetic joint is similar to the shape, size, and function of the natural joint.
- Joint replacement surgery might take a few hours, depending on the type, and the patient can return home on the same day in most of the cases, but in some cases, they must stay in the hospital for the next day.
Procedure preparations
- Examining the patient’s health in general.
- The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure.
- The patient must not have anything for 12 hours before the procedure.
Procedure complications
- Infections.
- Blood clots.
- Problems in the blood vessels and nerves.
- Scar tissue.
- Limited movement.
- Problems in the prosthetic joint, like loosening or wearing off quickly.
Procedure instructions
- You can return to your normal daily routine six weeks after the procedure.
- You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor and the instructions they give you about home joint exercising and physical therapy.
- Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge.
- You mustn’t do strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for at least three months.
- The prosthetic joint could last for 15-20 years.
- Full recovery might take a year, and it depends on the joint that has been replaced, whether it’s a total or partial arthroplasty, the patient’s age and previous physical activity, and the patient’s health in general.
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-RawdaFrequently asked questions about Joint Replacement Surgery
What is Joint Replacement Surgery?
Joint Replacement Surgery in Syria: " In joint replacement surgery, the joint is replaced partially or completely, depending on the case. The joint might be damaged due to many conditions; the most important of them is arthritis , and that leads to several problems in the joint, such as swelling, stiffness, limited and difficult movement, and extreme pain. In joint arthroplasty, the patient is under general anesthesia, and then the joint is replaced...
How do I prepare for Joint Replacement Surgery?
" Examining the patient’s health in general. The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications that the surgeon mentions two weeks before the procedure. The patient must not have anything for 12 hours before the procedure. "
What are the aftercare instructions for Joint Replacement Surgery?
" You can return to your normal daily routine six weeks after the procedure. You must stick to the medications prescribed by the doctor and the instructions they give you about home joint exercising and physical therapy. Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge. You mustn’t do strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for at least three months. The prosthetic joint could...
Which specialty is Joint Replacement Surgery related to?
Joint Replacement Surgery is related to: Rheumatology.
Where can I get Joint Replacement Surgery in Syria?
You can get Joint Replacement Surgery at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in Rheumatology, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here
What are the possible complications of Joint Replacement Surgery?
" Infections. Blood clots. Problems in the blood vessels and nerves. Scar tissue. Limited movement. Problems in the prosthetic joint, like loosening or wearing off quickly. "
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