JOINT REPLACEMENT SURGERY THE KNEE KLINIC

DEFINATION: The abnormal bone and lining structures of the involved joint are removed surgically, and new parts are inserted in their places. These new parts may be made of special metal or plastic or specific kinds of carbon-coated implants. The new parts allow the joints to move again with little or no pain. JOINTS CAN BE REPLACED : 1. Finger joints 2. Knuckle joints 3. Wrist joints

THE KNEE KLINIC ALTERNATIVES FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT: 1. Joint injections 2. Oral medications 3. Physical therapy exercises and protective splints. 4. Surgery to fuse bones together – called “arthrodesis”arthrodesis 5. Surgery on tendons or ligaments to repair related joint injuries.

THE KNEE KLINIC BENEFITS OF JOINT REPLACEMENT: 1. Reduce joint pain 2. Restore or maintain joint motion 3. Improve the look and alignment of the joint 4. Improve overall hand function

THE KNEE KLINIC IN WHAT CASE JOINT REPLACEMENT IS NOT DONE: 1. An infection in the joint 2. Muscles or tendons that normally would move the involved joint are damaged and cannot be repaired to allow a new joint to work properly. 3. Other joint replacements or hardware from other surgery that would block insertion or motion of a new implant 4. Problems with skin or bone quality

THE KNEE KLINIC FOR BETTER RESULTS: 1. Follow your surgeon’s and therapist’s directions carefully; excessive use or “overdoing it” with your hand can damage the new joint 2. if you experience a sudden increase in pain or swelling, or if your hand or wrist becomes red, hot, painful or crooked then be sure to call your surgeon

THE KNEE KLINIC Address: Olive Health Center, Row House no. 5, Lunkad Gardens Off Datt Mandir, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra Website : Helpline: / Telephone: