joint replacement surgeon in girgaon mumbai

Posted by Dr. Gauresh Palekar on January 18th, 2021

 Cause

A complete joint may become affected during the time of surgery, or anywhere from weeks to years after the surgery.The most simple ways bacteria enter the body include:

1. Through fractures or cuts in the skin
2. During major dental procedures (such as a tooth removal or root canal)
3. Through injuries from other surgical methods

Some people are at a larger risk of developing diseases after a joint replacement procedure. Factors that increase the risk of infection include:

1. Immune lacks (such as HIV or lymphoma)
2. Diabetes mellitus
3. Peripheral vascular disease (poor flow to the hands and heels)
4. Immunosuppressive operations (such as chemotherapy or corticosteroids)
5. Obesity

Symptoms

1. Symptoms of an infected joint replacement include:
2. Improved pain or stiffness in a before well-functioning joint
3. Swelling
4. Warmth and redness nearby the wound
5. Wound trash
6. Fevers, colds and night sweats
7. Weakness

Joint Replacement
1)A Total Knee Replacement (TKR) or Total Knee Arthroplasty is a surgery that resurfaces an arthritic knee joint with an artificial metal or plastic replacement parts called the ‘prosthesis.
2)Total Hip Replacement (THR) procedure replaces all or part of the hip joint with an artificial device (prosthesis) to eliminate pain and restore joint movement.
A Total Hip Replacement or Total Hip Arthroplasty consists of replacing both the acetabulum and the femoral head while hemi arthroplasty generally only replaces the femoral head.
Dr. Gauresh Palekar is a Joint Replacement Surgeon in Girgaon Mumbai .