RIGHT Patient, Surgeon & Place = SUCCESSFUL Joint Replacement Surgery

In the recent times, a record growth in joint replacement surgeries are seen. And, the growth is said to increase four times by 2030. The reason for this surge is the booming popularity of Surgery. Most of the people are not conscious about the fact file of the joint replacement surgeries. The factors responsible for successful joint replacement surgery are firstly right patient, secondly right surgeon & last but not the least right place or hospital. Not fulfilling any of the above results in failure of the surgery.

Joint Replacement surgery Success rates

Most of the joint replacement surgeries are successful i.e. 99% are experiencing instant pain relief. Around 95% of them are satisfied with the process. Coming to the term of longevity, nearly 90% of the implants lasts for more than 15 years & 80% continue in good condition even after a period of 20 years.

What makes Joint Replacement surgery Successful?

A simple formula for a successful Joint Replacement surgery, is “RIGHT PATIENT, RIGHT SURGEON & RIGHT HOSPITAL”. Now, let us understand, who can be a right patient and right surgeon and what makes a perfect hospital?.

Reasons for Joint Replacement surgery failure

In most of the cases, joint replacements function well for several years, however, patients must be aware of the failure symptoms such as decreased function or increased pain, which might need a corrective process called as revision surgery, if required.

The main reason for Joint Replacement surgery failure is loosening of the implant. Other causes include, instability, stiffness, swelling, infection and fracture. These conditions occur due to various factors such as an individual’s age, health conditions, injuries, any past surgeries and so on. The choice of prosthesis, the procedure of operating, using advanced techniques, and other factors vary from one surgeon to surgeon and hospital to hospital, and that variation may show a significant impact on the outcomes. Therefore, a right surgeon, a right hospital and a right patient can only make a surgery successful.

However, Revision joint replacement is quite difficult process as it needs wide pre-operative planning, dedicated implants & tools,extended operating times & mastery of challenging surgical techniques.