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Home / Diseases & Conditions / Joint replacement surgeries: 8 myths busted by an expert

Joint replacement surgeries: 8 myths busted by an expert

Advanced techniques today allow less painful, quicker and more precise surgery. Pain control techniques can completely eliminate discomfort immediately after surgery. Despite all these advancements, older people still suffer pain and debility, even at the risk of complete dependence but are hesitant to undergo knee and hip replacement surgery.

By: Editorial Team   | | Updated: August 30, 2018 8:36 pm
Tags: Anaesthesia  Arthritis diagnosis  Joint replacement  Knee replacement  Old age  
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The increase in life expectancy over the years has resulted in the rise of the population of the elderly. Age and pain goes hand in hand, so does the risk of progressively painful health conditions. Senior citizens today lead an active lifestyle. Some of them are compelled or otherwise even continue to earn a living well beyond the age when people retire. Nuclear families are becoming the norm and more and more elderly people live on their own. They have little support and often need to be healthy enough to continue to look after themselves, and sometimes their dependents. Also Read - Know the long term risks of joint implants

Non-surgical measures have advanced and can combat the problem amongst majority of the population. However, some people have severe arthritic knees or hips. These patients cannot often be managed without an operation. Surgical techniques have been developed over the last six decades with great success. Also Read - New Alzheimer's blood test 94 per cent accurate: Know how to manage symptoms naturally



Here are some myths you should know the facts about knee replacements. These will help you make the right decision for yourself, your parents or for your grandparents. Also Read - Ageing gracefully is all about embracing old age with style

Myth 1: Joint replacement surgeries are painful and painkillers have to be consumed every day.
Fact- Anaesthesia and pain control techniques can today allow a painless experience during operation and offer near painlessness in the post-operative period. The specialised techniques of tissue preserving surgery could also help. Rehabilitation is therefore rapid, and patients can walk soon after operation. Stair climbing is also possible post operatively, depending on the patients’ fitness levels.

Myth 2: You are too old for the surgery; it will not help improve the quality of your life
Fact- Surgery brings value and is successful even in older patients, if they are physiologically well and limited mainly by the arthritis. Yes, earlier done the better, but if physiology is good, surgery can be successfully done in older patients.

Myth 3: You will never get back to normalcy after a joint replacement surgery
Fact- Joint replacement is like replacing the worn-out tyres of a car, which is otherwise fine. Done at the right time, it gives excellent results and brings the patient back to original levels of activity. Newer techniques and advanced implants have brought function after joint replacement to near natural.

Myth 4: If you have severe hip arthritis, you are not a candidate for a hip replacement.
Fact- Advanced techniques allow satisfactory reconstruction of even the most severely damaged hips.

Myth 5: Post-op, walkers and walking sticks will have to be used permanently.
Fact- Walking aids may be needed initially, depending on the overall health status of the patient. In most cases these are primarily for balance and not because the new joint cannot take the load. With recovery, most patients will give up all aid, provided they are otherwise healthy.

Myth 6: Advanced age will delay recovery, so if you’re above 80 years of age, chances are recovery from the surgery is low.
Fact- The physiologic age and health status of the patient is more important than the numerical age. A very old individual may be fitter than a younger one and more suitable for an operation. If a person is limited by a bad joint and everything else is reasonable, then there is no reason why he or she will not benefit from a joint replacement surgery. Detailed evaluation will be done by your surgeon to ascertain this aspect prior to surgery.

Myth 7: If you suffer from Diabetes, Hypertension, history of cardiac arrests, you are not a candidate
for joint replacement surgery.
Fact-Diabetes and Hypertension do not rule out joint replacement. They can be controlled and health optimised for a good result. These surgeries can be done safely at any time of the year with good results, provided, good infection control policies and systems are in place.

Myth 8: Opting for the home or natural remedies is a better option over replacement surgery
Fact- Home remedies may certainly allow you to cope better with the problems of Arthritis by reducing pain and discomfort. They will however not correct the mechanical problem in the joint. The joint is mechanically deranged and needs repair, which can only be done by surgery. In early stages, natural and home remedies may be acceptable but will do no good in the late and severely damaged joint.

(inputs by Dr Kaushal Malhan, Senior Knee and Hip Surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Mulund)

Published : August 30, 2018 8:26 pm | Updated:August 30, 2018 8:36 pm
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