Joint Replacement Surgeon in Bangalore
Joint Replacement Surgery in Bangalore
Thousands of joint replacement surgeries are performed every year in India, helping men and women with hip, knee and shoulder joint pain and related problems. There has been an exponential rise in the number of joint replacement surgeries in the past few years, and it is expected to increase as the population in the country ages.
If you live in Bangalore and have knee, hip and shoulder problems, seek the help of the best joint replacement surgeon in Bangalore at Orthocare, Rajajinagar. Dr. Chethan Nagaraj is one of the leading and trusted orthopaedic surgeons in Bangalore with a high level of expertise in joint replacement surgeries (both conventional and computer assisted), arthroscopy and other orthopaedic treatment procedures. For more details, Contact us today.
Joint replacement surgery is often recommended as a treatment solution only when the other options, such as medications, physiotherapy and non-surgical management, do not provide relief to the patient.
It is essential to note that joint replacement surgery is considered a safe and reliable form of treatment approach for hip and knee disorders. This is because Knee and Hip replacements last for many years helping patients to follow an active lifestyle and enjoy pain free and comfortable life.
Components of a Joint Replacement Surgery
Dr. Chethan Nagraj – The joint replacement surgery doctor in Bangalore will first aim to remove worn-out or damaged cartilage from the joints. Additionally, an implant made up of the most suitable material like polyethylene or metal alloys (Titanium or Cobalt/Chromium) is used as a replacement that performs the function of a normal joint.
With the advancement of technology and the adoption of new techniques in the medical field, joint replacement surgery has improved by leaps and bounds and is therefore considered safe, reliable as well as durable.
Who may require Joint Replacement Surgery in Bangalore?
Joint replacement in Bangalore may be necessary for:
- All those patients who have advanced joint disorders or are at the end stage of joint diseases. In other words, patients with hip and knee problems who have tried all the non-surgical options and still are disabled by pain may need surgery for relief.
- Arthritis is one of the diseases that cause extensive damage to the structures of the joint and limits patients from performing daily activities. Thus, patients with different types of arthritis may require joint replacement surgery.
- In patients with radiological proven Stage IV arthritis with bone on bone appearance, joint replacement maybe the only reasonable option.
- Additionally, a typical patient for joint replacement is an elderly patient with an advanced stage of arthritis with a failed non-operative line of management. However, there is no set upper age limit for patients requiring joint replacement surgery. Doctors often look at the health condition, medical history, fitness for surgery and the severity of the condition to determine if surgery is the best solution.
- In exceptional cases, joint replacement surgeries are done in younger individuals when their quality of life is significantly compromised due to Arthritis.
Find more about arthritis in the next section.
Arthritis
Arthritis is a very common ailment in our society especially affecting the elderly population. Arthritis literally means wear and tear of the joints.
Sometimes it is because of a disease process such as Rheumatoid arthritis, Infectious arthritis, Gouty arthritis, etc. But many times it is not any disease or illness, instead, its an age-related degenerative process.
Arthritis is generally staged into mild, moderate, and severe, based on the extent of wear and tear and the severity of symptoms or completely burnt-out or worn-out joints. Pain is the most common complaint, along with movement restrictions, deformities, crackling noises, inability to walk, etc.
Arthritis and Joint Replacement Surgery in Bangalore
The management of arthritis depends on the cause of arthritis, the severity of symptoms, and the stage of arthritis.
Medical management of arthritis consists of:
1) Medications
2) Lifestyle changes
3) Physical supports such as braces
4) Physiotherapy modalities
5) Intra-articular injections, etc.
In the most severe cases of arthritis with completely burnt-out or worn-out cartilage, the surgeon would consider joint replacement surgeries to provide excellent pain relief and enable the patient to return to a normal lifestyle.
However, if surgery is delayed too long with progressive deformities and muscle wasting, then the outcome of joint replacement surgeries may be compromised.
In the surgery, the surgeon uses sophisticated methods to enter the affected joint using minimally invasive techniques to remove worn-out cartilage and replaces them with an artificial high-quality joint usually made of metal and polyethylene. Other materials like ceramic are used when indicated in certain types of joint replacements.
In cases of knee replacement, the assistance of Computer guidance and navigation is also utilized to ensure that the patient gets the best possible alignment of his or her joints.
All these factors ensure excellent pain relief, early functionality, minimal complications, and a very long survival rate for these joint replacements.
Diagnosis
Patients with arthritis or severe joint problems are generally diagnosed with simple tests like X-rays. However, it is important to eliminate other causes of hip and knee pain, which can be wrongly associated with arthritis.
Therefore, it is important to get urgent medical attention if you have severe hip, knee and shoulder problems. Your doctor will first carefully examine your condition, correctly diagnose the problem and provide the best possible treatment solution. Always consult the best doctor for joint replacement surgery in Bangalore.
Why You Should Visit Dr. Chethan Nagaraj at Orthocare?
- Dr. Chethan Nagaraj with a Masters in Orthopaedics from Madras Medical College, Chennai is one of the best joint replacement surgeons.
- He has immense experience in the Orthopaedics field by working at prestigious hospitals like Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Center, AIIMS, New Delhi.
- He has also worked under eminent sports and joint replacement surgeons.
- With an Accredited Fellowship Training Program in Australia and New Zealand, he is an expert at Joint Replacement surgery (conventional & Computer assisted) and Arthroscopy and sports injuries.
For more details about appointments, fees and treatment procedures, Contact Us today.
DR. CHETAN NAGARAJ
About Dr. Chethan Nagaraj
Dr. Chethan Nagaraj is one of the Top & Best Orthopedic surgeons in Bengaluru. He is an expert in Computer Navigated Joint replacement surgeries. He has further perfected Joint replacement and Arthroscopy.