Advanced Orthopedics - Joint Replacement |
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The staff of the center specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic problems, including shoulders, knees and ankles, spine, wrists, as well as joint replacement. Infections and degenerative joint disease, tumors, bone and joint injuries are common to a large part of the population in all ages, causing pain and limitation of function and sometimes forcing the person to change his lifestyle, while impairing the quality of life. Joint replacement surgeryJoint replacement surgeries are common and have a high success rate. During the surgery the worn joint is replaced by an artificial jointThe purpose of the surgery is to stop the pains, to stabilize the joint and to improve the range of motion The replacement surgery usually results in full and painless functioning with improvement of the quality of life. The surgery is considered one of the most common surgeries in patients from the age of 60 and above, and its success rates are very high. Studies show that in more than 90% of cases the artificial joint lasts and functions well for 15-20 years or more. Over the years, the more load the joint bears, the more it is worn, however usually it can be replaced with a new joint. However, it is important to remember that a satisfactory range of motion in the hip depends not only on the artificial joint, but also on other variables such as the range of motion before the surgery, excess weight that may apply load the hip, and appropriate physiotherapy |
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