Question 1

what is arthroplasty?

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Replacement: Arthroplasty is defined as a joint replacement or resurfacing. For hips, knees and shoulders, it could involve partial replacement or complete replacement with metal and plastic. Resurfacing with metal or plastic is still an arthroplasty. In smaller joints such as fingers, thumbs, or toes, arthroplasty can also refer to replacing the joint with soft tissue or scar tissue.

Question 2

what is a disc arthroplasty?

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Surgery...: Depending upon the level of involvement; this is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting degenerative spinal disease/disc problems.

Question 3

looking for arthroplasty advice pro and con?

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Pro-: Joint replacement or arthroplasty, when performed correctly with the proper indications, is a true success story in that it can return patients to many of their previous activities.  There are some risks which should be reviewed with your board-certified orthopaedic surgeon prior to proceeding with the surgery.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: arthroplasty?

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Arthroplasty: Corrective or reconstructive surgery of the joint.

Question 5

will i get any medicine for pain when i go for the arthroplasty?

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Yes: This procedure is painfull.

Question 6

what are potential complications after arthroplasty? what complications should i be aware of before agreeing to have arthroplasty?

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Complications: Most common are wound problems,  infection, clot formtion, hematoma, stiffness, loosening of components, patellar pain or maltracking, misalignment and sometimes fracture. The surgeon takes all precautions against such complications and they are rare & treatable.

Question 7

what is a facet arthroplasty?

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Investigational surg: Facet replacement (arthroplasty) is one type of procedure that is performed after a spinal stenosis surgery and involves replacing the entire facet joint. It is considered investigational at this point by most insurers.

Question 8

what kind of doctor performs an arthroplasty?

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Orthopaedic surgeons: Arthroplasty surgery refers to replacement of a joint, typically performed by orthopedic surgeons.  Arthroplasty surgery is available for most joints in the human body - including shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, wrist, fingers, ankles, toes, and even in the spine.

Question 9

will have cmc arthroplasty soon,what am l to expect in recovery?

Accepted Answer

Short term pain: Obviously you need the surgery to improve your quality of life, and help. Be prepared for several day of moderate to severe pain that may be treated with pain medications. After 2-3 weeks you may still notice mild pains but should completely resolve over 2-3 months. In the end, the goal is to be better off after surgery than you are now. Hang in there!!

Question 10

can you jog with a total toe arthroplasty ?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: If arthroplasty was successful and healed well, with proper shoes you can jog

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