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- vineetsharma Specialize in hip and knee replacement, both primary and revision.
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Revision Total knee replacement
With an increasing number of knee replacement surgeries being performed in India, the demand for revision surgeries is also increasing. Most common reasons for failure of knee replacement and need for revision are infection, instability and polyethylene wear. Surgeons need to be aware of these causes and be able to diagnose them accurately. Revision knee replacement is technically more demanding and the results depend on accurate diagnosis, accurate execution of the procedure and using the correct prosthesis. With modern...
Revision Total hip replacement
The incidence of revision total hip replacement is increasing at an alarming rate in India. Most common reasons for revision are infection, recurrent dislocation, polyethylene wear and peri-prosthetic fractures. Surgeons need to be aware of these causes and be able to diagnose them accurately. The success of revision depends on a timely diagnosis and correction of the underlying pathology. With moderm prosthesis like the modular stems, HA coated stems, trabecular metal implants, large diameter femoral...
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Revision hip replacement
The incidence of revision total hip replacement is increasing at an alarming rate in India. Most common reasons for revision are infection, recurrent dislocation, polyethylene wear and peri-prosthetic fractures. Surgeons need to be aware of these causes and be able to diagnose them accurately. The success of revision depends on a timely diagnosis and correction of the underlying pathology. With moderm prosthesis like the modular stems, HA coated stems, trabecular metal implants, large diameter femoral...
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Revision knee replacement
With an increasing number of knee replacement surgeries being performed in India, the demand for revision surgeries is also increasing. Most common reasons for failure of knee replacement and need for revision are infection, instability and polyethylene wear. Surgeons need to be aware of these causes and be able to diagnose them accurately. Revision knee replacement is technically more demanding and the results depend on accurate diagnosis, accurate execution of the procedure and using the correct prosthesis. With modern...
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Latest advances in hip and knee replacement
The field of joint replacement of hip and knee has undergone major changes in last few years. While the issues of surgical technique and longeveity of the prosthesis have been addressed to major details, the early recovery of function after surgery is the theme these days. With the technique of Reduced Tissue Trauma Surgery (RTTS), the recovery of function after surgery is miraculous. Most patients can walk with minimal pain and discomfort within 12-24 hours...