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What is an arthroplasty revision?

What is an arthroplasty revision?

In this procedure, your doctor removes some or all of the parts of the original prosthesis and replaces them with new ones. Although both procedures have the same goal—to relieve pain and improve function—revision surgery is different than primary total knee replacement.

What is the difference between arthroplasty and replacement?

What is Arthroplasty? The truth is there’s no difference between arthroplasty and joint replacement therapy; they’re the same procedure. Joint replacement therapy is one of the most advanced and most successful surgeries performed in the medical industry.

How long does it take to recover from arthroplasty?

You should be able to stop using your walking frame or crutches and get back to your normal leisure activities within six weeks after the surgery. However, it can take up to three months for the pain to settle down and up to a year for a complete recovery.

What is the success rate of arthroplasty?

How successful is total hip replacement surgery? The success rate for this surgery is high, with greater than 95% of patients experiencing relief from hip pain. The success rate of hip replacements 10 years after surgery is 90- 95% and at 20 years 80-85%.

How does total shoulder arthroplasty replace the socket?

Total shoulder arthroplasty replaces both components of the “ball and socket” joint. As is usual in joint replacement surgery, the ball at the humeral head is replaced by a metal device. The socket component is replaced by a smooth plastic device which replicates the function of the natural cartilage surface.

How is a shoulder prosthesis used in shoulder replacement?

In shoulder replacement surgery, the shoulder joint, is replaced by an artificial joint prosthesis. The primary objective of this operation, is the reduction of pain in the affected shoulder.

When to use hemiarthroplasty as a shoulder replacement?

Hemiarthroplasty replaces only the articular surface of the humeral head. The bone of the humeral head is not removed. This prosthesis model is suitable in cases where the stabilising muscles of the shoulder joint (rotator cuff) are intact, or only slightly damaged, and the shoulder socket (glenoid) shows hardly any sign of wear.

How does shoulder arthroplasty affect range of motion?

Pain may increase and mobility and weightbearing ability decline, if the glenoid component wears out prematurely. The average improvement of range of motion in all directions after shoulder hemiarthroplasty is more than 40°. This clinical result is similar to the results in total shoulder arthroplasty.