Surgical Solutions For Arthritis Pain Relief

Title:
Surgical Solutions For Arthritis Pain Relief
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Summary:
Although medications are the first defense against arthritis pain and swelling, if they fail t

Keywords:
arthritis, treatment of arthritis, cure of arthritis, prevention of arthritis

Article Body:
During this time, he or she should discuss all of the any potential risks involved with the pr

Note that sometimes before surgery, doctors prescribe blood-thinning medication and advise you
Some benefits of going the surgery route can include the stabilization, improved alignment or

Be aware there are possible risks with surgery, though, like blood clots resulting. And your h
Common types of surgery used in the treatment of arthritis follow:

Arthrodesis ˘ This is the joining together or fusion of joint bones. Arthrodesis helps stop th


Arthroplasty ˘ This is the replacement or rebuilding of an entire joint. And it is intended fo

Arthroscopy ˘ Growing more popular with the improved use of technology, this procedure is when

Osteotomy - This is a medical procedure that makes an actual cut in the bone, most generally t

Synovectomy ˘ This procedure, generally done via arthroscopy, involves the removal of diseased

Joint Replacement
There are currently many options in orthopedic (bone) surgery for people with arthritis. Joint

This prosthesis provides the patient with much need relief from pain. This surgery most effect

Hip replacement surgery consists of removing the entire hip joint and replacing it with artifi

This particular procedure begins with an initial incision. The surgeon will then proceed to re

Fusion Arthrodesis, or bone fusion, is another optional procedure where the bones are fused to


1. Bone Grafting is the method of stimulating fusion between two bones by placing a small piec
2. Implantation of a metal or ceramic piece, which is adhered to each of the two bones, using

During a procedure called Ostheo, doctors can evaluate the injured tissue and eliminate any lo
Rehabilitation times for joint replacement surgery vary from one person to the next. However,

Regardless of they type of surgery recommended, most people recommend getting at least one oth

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