A joint replacement surgery or arthroplasty involves a surgical cure provided to a joint that is injured or damaged from various causes. Essentially, the damaged portion of the joint, or the entire joint apparatus, is removed and replaced by an artificial joint that can mimic the function and movement of the involved joint. One may use joint parts made of plastic, ceramic, or metal for this purpose and the procedure usually involves shoulder joints, hip joints, and knee joints.
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Can I get joint replacement immediately after varicose vein treatment?
Query: Hi doctor,My uncle has blood sugar, which is under control. He had laser treatment for varicose veins in the last month for one leg. Now, the doctor suggested that he needs to go for joint replacement for both legs. Some of the doctors said that there is some complexity as he had treatment for varic... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Joint replacement surgery, increase the chance of thromboembolic events especially if you are immobilized after the surgery. My recommendation is to avoid the stress of second surgery and wait for a couple of months before going for total knee replacement surgery... Read Full »
Can exercise help to overcome the pain caused by avascular necrosis of the femoral head?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 28 years old and I was diagnosed with stage 2 avascular necrosis of the femoral head. I do not feel any pain. The bone scan is also negative. Is something going wrong? The first diagnosis was done three and a half months ago. I walked with crutches for one month and now my doctor t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Avascular necrosis in the femur head is a common side effect of prolonged steroid therapy. It has four stages based on the extent to which the femoral head is affected. Treatment is according to the stage, in late stages surgery (joint repl... Read Full »
Will osteoarthritis causing knee pain resolve without surgery?
Query: Hello doctor, My 60 years old father has had knee pain for the past one to two years. After taking many X-rays, the doctor diagnosed him with osteoarthritis. The doctor suggested going for a knee replacement. We would like to know, can the pain reduce without surgery? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The knee shows osteoarthritis. Surgery is a very good option that is a total knee replacement. Nowadays, good implants are available, which lasts up to 30 years in vivo studies. You should ask your... Read Full »
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