Myths and Truths about Joint Replacement Surgery



The prospect of walking around with metal implants in your knee or hip joint raises anxiety in patients that are required to undergo joint replacement surgery due to the myths they have heard about it.

Patients can decide whether or not joint replacement is a good choice for them after reading the below-mentioned myths and the truth behind them.

  1. I'm too young for a joint replacement surgery: Age does not determine whether the patient is a good candidate for the surgery or not rather it depends on the level of disability or how much pain the patient suffers from. In the past, the lifespan of joint replacements was limited but with the advancement of technology, the longevity of replacement parts have improved and it’s viable to put them in younger patients. Now, patients with severe arthritis don’t have to bear the excruciating pain for years before undergoing joint replacement surgery just because they’re young.
  2. You should delay as long as possible, before having a joint replacement: If you're suffering from the excruciating pain that hinders your daily activities like walking and climbing stairs and does not get better by taking painkillers, then waiting until the last moment for surgery might not be a wise decision.
  3. I'll be staying in the hospitals for weeks after the surgery: In the past, patients used to stay 10-14 days in the hospital after the joint replacement surgery but with the improvements in technology and patient care, nowadays, with the help of physical therapists, most patients start walking or even climbing a few stairs after a day or two of the surgery.
  4. Replacement joints will wear out in 10-15 years: The quality of implants used in the joint replacement surgery has been improved significantly due to the improvements in materials and surgical techniques. New implant materials have US-FDA approval and also have been tested for 30 years wear performance.
  5. No exercising and sports after the surgery: Jogging and marathons are most definitely off of your exercising list but you can still enjoy low-impact activities and sports such as golf, cycling, and swimming.
For information regarding joint replacement surgeries, you can visit our website, www.dranilmishra.com.



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