Joint Replacement Surgery

Joint replacements is one of the most common and successful operations in modern orthopaedic surgery. It consists of replacing a painful, arthritic, worn or damaged joint with artificial surfaces shaped into such a way as to allow joint movement. There are a number of joint replacement procedures but the most common are those involving hips and knees.

Total joint replacement involves a major surgical procedure but is generally very successful. There are known complications of the procedure including infection; blood clots, loosening of the prosthesis; wear of the new joint and nerve injury.

Occasionally problems arise following total joint replacement that are a result of errors in medical or surgical procedure rather than the inherent risks of the operation itself. Problems can occur because an inappropriate prosthesis was used or because of poor surgical technique.

The consequences of errors in joint replacement surgery can be significant. A patient may find that their mobility is severely restricted or they may require further revision surgery to rectify the problem.

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