Leamington and Warwick Living May - Jun 2024

Hip and Knee
Replacement
Surgery
Total joint replacement is a surgical procedure
where parts of an arthritic or damaged joint are
removed and replaced with a metal, plastic or
ceramic device called a prosthesis or implant.
The prosthesis is designed to reproduce the
shape and motion of the normal joint.
The most common conditions that lead to joint
replacement surgery are osteoarthritis and
rheumatoid arthritis. There are, however, other
causes of joint pain that may also lead to joint
replacement including hereditary disorders,
developmental problems, and trauma. Joint
replacement is performed only after other
treatments have failed such as medications,
physical therapy, and injections.
Hip and knee replacement are two of the most
commonly performed operations in orthopaedic
surgery at Meriden Hospital. Both procedures
are very successful at eliminating pain, correcting
deformity, and improving patient mobility so
patients can regain quality of life and get back to
the activities they enjoy.
Meriden Hospital is now offering our private
patients a choice of how their joint replacement
is carried out. Along with our traditional method
of hip and knee replacement surgery, our patients
can also choose to have their procedure carried
out by a consultant
with the assistance of a
robotic arm. Robotic-assisted hip and knee surgery
is changing the way surgery is done and Meriden
Hospital is proud to be at the forefront of this
innovative joint replacement robotic technology.
This pioneering robotic arm system is an advancement
in the way orthopaedic surgeons perform hip and
knee replacements that can lead to faster recovery
times and reduced chances of infection and has
been associated with more accurate placement and
alignment of implants, less likelihood of dislocation,
reduced blood loss, replication of the feeling of a
natural joint, and preservation of healthy bone in
comparison to manual techniques.
If you’re experiencing pain caused by arthritis or
trauma of the knee or hip, and you require a knee
or hip replacement, you may be a good fit for
robotic-arm assisted replacement surgery. The first
step is to book a consultation with an Orthopaedic
Consultant to discuss your condition and see if a
robotic-arm assisted procedure or our traditional
joint replacement surgery is right for you.
To learn more about hip and
knee replacement surgery at
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