02Why would you see an orthopaedic surgeon?

The whole movement of the body is under the control of musculoskeletal system. It includes arm raising, jumping, running,etc. Even a small injury to this system may completely hamper the movement. Injury to this system is usually painful.

03What are the results of joint replacement?

Joint replacement surgery deals with replacement of injured joint with a new joint. It helps to relieve pain and improve movement. Hips and knees are usually replaced. After the joint replacement surgery, the patient is moved to recovery room for rest.

04What are the major risks of surgery?

The common major risks with any surgery include:

Risks-of-surgeryReaction to anesthesia, Bleeding, Blood clots, Delay in healing and Infection.

05Will the surgery be painful?

Prior to surgery, local or general anesthesia is given to the patient. It is mainly injected at the site to be operated. This creates a numb feeling at the affected site. As a result, the person does not experience any form of pain or any other discomfort during surgery.