Joint Replacement in Kerala: Overview

The skeletal system of human body is comprised of various bones, joints, muscles, cartilages and ligaments. The skeleton functions as a framework to support soft tissues, allows movement and stability to the body through muscles.

 It also provides protection to the delicate organs and help produce blood cells in the bone marrow. The joints of skeletal system are meant to provide us bending, straightening, extending, rotating and swinging movements for our body. As we grow old, our joints get weakened, stiffened or damaged due to wear and tear, hormonal changes, infection, osteo or rheumatoid arthritis and trauma.

Damage to the joints often causes inflammation, severe pain and restricts body movements, making simple tasks like walking, bending or climbing stairs difficult. In most cases, arthritis is seen as a major cause of damage to the joints.

Osteoarthritis damages the cartilages of joints like elbow, knee, ankle, shoulder and hip; resulting in pain and their functional impairment. Invariably, damage or dislocation of bigger joints like shoulder, knee and hip due to trauma/accidents or fall render them ineffective and incapable for performing their functions.

On the basis of extent of damage to the components of joint and inadequate response of medication or non-surgical treatment, orthopedicians recommend joint replacement surgery to provide pain relief and restore functionality of joints.

During joint replacement surgery, damaged joint is resurfaced by removing the damaged cartilage and bone from the affected joint and then replaced with new prosthesis components by orthopedic surgeons.

The prosthesis used for the joint replacement is made of:

· Metals like Titanium, Cobalt Chrome or Stainless Steel

· Ceramic material

· Plastic like Polyethylene

The prostheses are attached to the bone with acrylic cement or press-fit which allows bone to grow into the implant.

Types of Joint surgery performed in Kerala

The common types of joint replacement surgeries performed in Kerala are:

· Total Hip Replacement

· Total Knee Replacement

· Unicompartmental Knee Replacement

· Shoulder Joint Replacement

· Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

· Total Elbow Replacement

· Wrist Joint Replacement i.e. Wrist Arthroplasty

Total Joint Replacement Surgery in Kerala is performed by highly qualified Orthopedic Surgeons in a hospital or outpatient surgery centers, usually under anesthesia and can take a few hours.

Why Kerala is a best destination for orthopedic treatment?

 Kerala is considered as the best destination for orthopedic treatment especially Joint replacement surgery as the surgical procedures are performed by highly qualified, skilled and experienced orthopedic surgeons using:

·         Advanced technologies like:

-         3D Knee ArmorCoat System for total knee replacement surgery

-         The O-arm O2 Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging to gather information of anatomic structures and objects with high x-ray attenuation such as              bony anatomy and metallic objects

·         Latest methods and techniques i.e.

-         Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery

-         Minimally Invasive Keyhole Surgeries

-         Muscle energy techniques after total hip replacement

·         Competitive prices

Kerala is the best destination for Joint replacement surgery as the overall cost of joint replacement is far too less than Western or advanced countries for the similar procedure and is highly affordable.

World-class hospitals & clinics in Kerala

Some of the best orthopedic hospitals in Kerala are:

·  Asten Specialty Orthopedic Hospital

·  Lords Hospital

·  Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

·  West Fort Hospital

·  Upasana Hospital

·  Welcare Hospital

·  Meitra Hospital

·  Thangam Hospital

·   Sevana Hospital

·   Ernakulam Medical Centre 

All these hospitals are State-of the –Art hospitals, well equipped with world-class and latest diagnostic and surgical equipments.

These hospitals and clinics go much beyond just providing low-cost joint replacement and assure most compassionate pre and post operative nursing and rehabilitation care in pleasing and refreshing environment. 

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