Joint Replacement (Hip, Knee)
Known Symptoms
- Persistent joint pain affecting walking or standing daily.
- Difficulty performing routine activities due to joint stiffness.
- Reduced mobility or limited range of motion consistently.
- Occasional swelling or discomfort around the damaged joint.
Known Causes
- Severe arthritis causing cartilage and joint degeneration.
- Previous joint injuries or trauma affecting joint integrity.
- Age-related wear and tear of hip or knee joints.
- Chronic joint conditions leading to functional impairment over time.
Care
- Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on joints.
- Attend pre- and post-surgery physiotherapy sessions as advised.
- Follow the surgeon’s instructions for recovery and activity.
- Monitor for signs of infection or prosthesis complications promptly.
- Persistent joint pain affecting walking or standing daily.
- Difficulty performing routine activities due to joint stiffness.
- Reduced mobility or limited range of motion consistently.
- Occasional swelling or discomfort around the damaged joint.
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Orthopedics
KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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