F.A.Q

As with almost every surgery, hip replacement surgery carries certain risks. Risks of surgery include; Loosening or dislocation of the implant and slight difference in leg length may occur.

In shoulder prostheses, all or part of the damaged shoulder is removed and a prosthetic shoulder joint is placed in its place.

Although the lifespan of knee prostheses varies depending on the person's usage style, knee prostheses are generally used for 20-25 years.

There are two types of prostheses used in knee prosthesis surgery. One of these is half knee prosthesis. Half knee prosthesis is used only in case of damage to a single compartment. The other knee prosthesis is total knee prosthesis. Total knee prosthesis is applied in cases where there is more than one damage to the knee.

There are a few things patients should pay attention to after hip replacement surgery. Patients; One should not sit on a low chair, one should not cross one's legs while sitting or lying down, one should not put all the weight on the operated leg, one should use a long-handled shoe horn and ask for help when putting on socks.

The recovery process after hip replacement surgery may vary depending on the patient. Generally, the patient is discharged within 4-5 days. The first 5 days after the surgery are important for the patient to walk.

When a bone breaks, you may hear a cracking sound during the event. Severe pain and swelling occur in the area where the fracture occurred. You will feel great pain when you touch the broken area

The average time for fractures to heal is 6-16 weeks in adults and 3-6 weeks in children.

Fracture is the disruption of bone integrity. It occurs as a result of a fall, trauma or a painful blow from the outside.

A dislocation is a separation of joints and does not heal on its own. The most common symptoms are extreme pain, swelling and inability to move.

Lifestyle dominated by stress, emotional tensions, physical injuries and fatigue can be seen among the reasons for experiencing stiffness and pain in the shoulders.

Based on disease history, an average shoulder tear occurs every 6 weeks. Especially at this stage, there is a healing and fusion process between tissue and bone. In order to start treatment after a shoulder muscle tear, the repair must first be expected to take hold. After a period of approximately 4-6 weeks, first passive and then active exercises are started. As recovery progresses, strengthening exercises are added to the program. Thus, the patient can return to his normal life without pain in around 8 weeks.

During knee replacement surgery, damaged and worn parts of the knee are removed. The prosthesis, which consists of metals such as titanium and cobalt, is attached to the knee surface and the coating process is carried out.

Symptoms of knee prosthesis infection are mostly; It manifests itself as pain, redness, swelling and warmth. Fatigue, fever, and night sweats may also be among the symptoms of infection in the patient.

There is no age restriction for knee replacement surgery. People who experience pain and suffering in their knees and cannot complete their treatment with alternative methods can undergo knee prosthesis surgery if the specialist physician deems it appropriate.

There are various reasons for knee prosthesis loosening. The parts that make up the prosthesis wear out over time due to the friction that occurs during movement. With wear, parts of the prosthesis may separate from the bone to which it is attached and become loose.

The patient who underwent knee replacement surgery begins walking with crutches after 1 week, and the recovery process of the surgery is completed after 3 weeks.

After the surgery, the patient's hip pain completely disappears. If hip pain does not go away, this can be defined as an infection. Low back pain that was not present before surgery may be experienced after surgery. This pain is temporary.

Surgery varies from patient to patient and the experience of the specialist physician. Hip replacement surgery takes approximately 2 hours.

It is possible for the hip prosthesis to become dislodged. Symptoms of prosthesis dislodgement include: Pain and swelling in the hip area can be demonstrated. Additionally, sounds coming from the hip joint are among the symptoms of hip prosthesis dislocation.

Sports activities after prosthesis surgery vary depending on the age of the patient. Patients who have hip replacement surgery at a young age can do sports such as tennis and skiing.

Hip replacement surgery is performed on patients of almost all ages. If the patient does not have any infection or health problem that prevents surgery, hip replacement surgery is performed.

After hip replacement surgery, the patient should not cross his legs while lying down, should not pull the operated leg towards the body more than a 90-degree angle, and should not turn over the operated leg with all his body weight.

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