You may need joint replacement surgery if you damage a joint or suffer severe joint deterioration. This damage could be due to:
- Acute trauma: These injuries occur once, resulting in noticeable pain that requires immediate attention. They often happen during sports events or car accidents.
- Arthritis (particularly osteoarthritis): This condition causes pain in the joints because of how it affects the cartilage.
- Repetitive stress injuries: These issues begin as a result of repetitive movements.
- Osteonecrosis (bone death): This condition begins when there is reduced blood going to the bone, eventually causing the bone to die.
Joint replacement surgeries effectively address these serious issues when other treatments are ineffective or unsuitable.
Joint damage can be excruciating and interfere with your ability to lead a normal life. However, technological advancements and new surgical techniques make replacement surgeries safer and implants longer-lasting than ever before.
