Joint replacement surgery: An important and difficult point of choice

Dr Saurabh Goyal is a famous orthopedic surgeon in Ahmedabad; He is a leading name in the field of joint replacement surgery and has experience of years. In the last sixteen years of his practice, he has performed more than 15000 joint replacement surgeries with patients from all across the globe.

Why Knee Replacement

Knee osteoarthritis develops over time and can come with silent steps on you. When you start feeling and experience symptoms, much of the damage may occur. Here are some signs you should not ignore:

Pain which arises on certain times

Pain which arises with activity: - When your pain comes on with activity and it start limits what you can do; it is a clear signal to seek help.

Payback pain:- Pain that occurs after some activity also known as ‘payback pain’ , it can be a warning sign that there is some problem with the knee and it is not working as it should be.

Changes in knee, which you can actually see & observe

The way your knee looks is very important, if you notice that there are changes in the appearance of your knee, it is an alarming sign.  If you are noticing swelling and difference from another leg; then you should consult with a knee specialist or an orthopedic doctor.

Problem with movements especially with bending knees

If you are facing problems to sit on lower seats as in the car, it is because you cannot bend your knees properly; it may be a sign of osteoarthritis. Seizing or catching of the joint with the movements, indicates deterioration.

Lifestyle limitations

If you are facing any symptom which affects your tasks or lifestyle, you should not ignore these symptoms and consult with the knee specialist. As you may stop yourself from going on trips or avoid running or walking because of joint pain. With small changes, you may get a better quality of life. If the patient does not benefit with changes and medication or your knee specialist suggest for knee replacement; you must be consult with your knee replacement surgeon.

Things, you should definitely ask with your orthopedic surgeon:-

•    Short and long term outcomes and complications.

•    Pain management after surgery.

•    About post-surgical rehabilitation.

•    Limitations, which you are going to have with the new knee.

Joint replacement surgeon: A difficult point of choice

A good choice of joint replacement surgeon is an important task; it will directly increase the likelihood of successful joint replacement surgery and controls the complication. Ninety per cent of the knee replacement surgery of total which occurs each year in Ahmedabad is considered successful; in other words, the patient got relief from pain and function is improved.  There is some difference with satisfaction which is related to those patients who might be expecting too high with surgery but did not care about rehabilitation.

Orthopedic doctor in Gujarat

If you are interested to know an annual number of surgeries, then on an average Dr Goyal performs 1000 joint replacement surgeries per year, mainly knee. Dr Saurabh Goyal never avoids questions of patients and always mention surgery-risk (if any) and about the recovery period. We take care of every orthopedic need better. You may consult Dr Saurabh Goyal for your orthopedic treatment in Ahmedabad, as well as  in Jaipur, Udaipur, Bewar  and Kishangarh  cities of Rajasthan every month for orthopedic consultation. 

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