The replacement of a hip or a knee is one of the most common orthopedic surgery procedures. Both procedures are highly effective in relieving pain, correcting deformity, and restoring mobility to patients, allowing them to resume the activities they enjoy and reclaim their quality of life. Removing the damaged ball and replacing it with a metal or ceramic ball that attaches to the stem that fits into the femur is part of hip replacement surgery.

The ball of the hip joint is removed and replaced in a partial hip replacement. The socket is not replaced by this. Some types of hip fractures are repaired most frequently with this surgery. A metal stem holds the ceramic or metal ball in place.

For arthritis of the knee, a total knee replacement is an excellent surgical option. These incisions are smaller than the 10-12 inch incisions used in traditional knee replacement procedures, and they spare the quadriceps muscle and tendon, which are responsible for bending knees, from being cut to access the knee joint. Less tissue is cut during minimally invasive surgery resulting in a faster healing and recovery time for patients. Traditional knee replacement surgery requires a 10- to 12-inch-long incision, whereas minimally invasive surgery requires only a 4- to 6-inch-long cut.

Compared to primary total hip replacement, revision total hip replacement is more complicated and takes longer to complete than the primary procedure. In most cases, surgery takes several hours. Your doctor will begin by following the path of the incision that was made during your first total hip replacement.

Joints are damaged by rheumatoid arthritis, which is a degenerative disease. Symptoms of the disease are most common in small joints in the hands and feet, but it can affect any joint in the body. Neck joints are more commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis than lower back joints, but this is not a rule. It can cause paralysis or even death if the neck is moved in certain positions that compress the spinal cord and brainstem.

Injuries sustained while participating in sports or exercising are known as sports-related injuries. Overtraining, lack of conditioning, and improper form or technique can all lead to sports injuries. Sports injuries are more likely to occur if you don’t warm up properly. Injuries from sports can cause bruises, sprains, tears, and even broken bones. There is a possibility that soft tissues such as muscles and ligaments may be affected. Another type of sports injury is traumatic brain injury (TBI). Minor to severe injuries are possible.

Diagnose and treat joint problems with arthroscopy. A surgeon inserts a fiber-optic camera-equipped tube through a buttonhole-sized incision in the skin. A high-definition video monitor displays the view from inside your joint.

Procedures for joint replacement are known as arthroplasty. By resurfacing the bones, a joint can be repaired. A prosthetic joint (also known as a prosthesis) can be utilized in some cases.