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The cause of persistent joint pain can range from an innocuous sporting injury to the more serious Rheumatoid Arthritis. At Phoenix, we are the experts in proper evaluation and diagnosis of this common malady. Treatment options include medicines, physiotherapy, injections and activity modifications. We believe that surgery should be the last resort when nothing else works. An early diagnosis and proper multimodal management is the key to avoid surgery.

Phoenix Hospital is a centre for Minimally invasive and advanced Hip Replacement surgery. Advances in surgical technique and implant quality has made this one of the most successful surgeries in the world. Our patients usually start walking within 24 hours of surgery and are able to join their jobs in 2 weeks.

During your consultation, you will be given all the information you need about the procedure of your particular joint surgery. However, there are some techniques that we use to make your recovery time as short as possible and the relief as immediate as we can. Where possible, hip surgery will be completed using minimally invasive techniques. This means that a hip prosthesis will be inserted through an incision that is generally less than 10cm. This involves more splitting and less cutting of the muscles, meaning that there is less blood loss, faster recovery and a more cosmetic scar.You may need to undergo knee surgery for a number of reasons, and so the type of implant or replacement will reflect this. Knee Replacement Surgery This is a hinge joint. It is lined by articular cartilage and has two fibro-cartilage structures (menisci) which lead to enhanced stability, transfer of joint forces and nutrition of the joint. Stability is further achieved by the cruciate ligaments in the centre and collateral ligaments at the periphery of the joint, as well as surrounding muscles. Knee replacement surgery is usually necessary when the knee joint is worn or damaged so that your mobility is reduced and you are in pain even while resting. The most common reason for knee replacement surgery is osteoarthritis. Knee pain can significantly affect your mobility and overall quality of life. Consult with the best knee surgeon and take the right treatment

Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the kneejoint. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a very small incision and insert a tiny camera called an arthroscope into yourknee. This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen. How long is recovery from arthroscopic knee replacement surgery? It takes up to six weeks for the knee joint to re-establish normal joint fluid after arthroscopic surgery. Because of this, you may not realize the benefits of your surgery for four to six weeks. There is a high degree of variability in recovery times. What can I expect from arthroscopic knee surgery? Your Recovery. Arthroscopy is a way to find problems and do surgery inside a joint without making a large cut (incision). Your doctor put a lighted tube with a tiny camera called an arthroscope, or scope and surgical tools through small incisions in your knee. You will feel tired for several days. Are you awake during arthroscopic knee surgery? Three different types of pain relief (anesthesia) may be used for knee arthroscopy surgery. You will stay awake during your arthroscopic knee surgery. Spinal anesthesia – This is also called regional anesthesia. Painkilling medicine is injected into a space in your spine. Can you walk right after arthroscopic knee surgery? If necessary due to pain, patients may opt to use crutches or a walker for a few days after surgery. Once more comfortable, most people are able to walk with a minimal limp within one or two weeks after surgery. Most patients realize a benefit from arthroscopic knee surgery within 4 to 6 weeks. Are you put to sleep for knee arthroscopy? General Anesthesia: General anesthesia allows you to sleep through the procedure. Regional Anesthesia: This includes epidural and spinal anesthesia. These options are acceptable for most types of knee arthroscopy. They allow patients to remain awake during the procedure.

What is joint preservation? Joint preservation refers to the use of nonsurgical or surgical means to preserve a deteriorating joint in order to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. When cartilage deterioration due to osteoarthritis is causing persistent joint pain that interferes with your daily life, it is our goal to restore normal movement and alleviate pain to your joint – be it your shoulder, hip, or knee. Joint preservation refers to the use of nonsurgical or surgical means to preserve a deteriorating joint in order to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. Every patient is different, so our specialists will customize your joint preservation strategy with you based on your individual situation, taking into account factors such as your age, expectations, level of joint dysfunction, and activity level. Many people delay seeking treatment for joint pain for fear they will be told they need joint replacement surgery. If you suffer from persistent joint pain, you have nonsurgical as well as surgical treatment options. The joint preservation specialists at The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group are dedicated to reducing your pain and restoring mobility to your joints. Nonsurgical joint preservation techniques include: Joint Injections (Steroid Injections and Viscosupplementation), Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, Stem Cell Therapy Surgical joint preservation techniques include: Osteotomy, Cartilage Restoration Procedures (including Allografts, Microfracture, and Biologic Grafts)