What kind of surgeries do orthopaedic surgeons perform?
Internal fixation of bones with plates and nails
Joint replacements (knee, hip, elbow, shoulder)
Revision joint Surgeries
Bone tumour excision and joint reconstructions
Arthroscopic knee, shoulder surgeries for sports injuries
Soft tissue repairs
Correction of congenital deformities and osteotomies
Spine surgeries (decompression and fusion)
How is joint Replacement done?
In Arthritis, the damaged cartilage and bone from the joint are replaced with a prosthesis made of metal, polyethylene, ceramic, etc to regain normal joint biomechanics.
What is the total recovery time for knee replacement?
Most patients resume their daily activities by 6 weeks, complete recovery occurs between 3-4 months.
