Joint Replacement Surgeon in Surat
Joint replacement evaluation focuses on patients with advanced knee or hip arthritis and significant pain or mobility limitation. The aim is to determine whether continued non-surgical care or replacement surgery is appropriate.
When Should You Consider an Evaluation?
- Severe knee or hip pain
- Difficulty walking, standing or using stairs
- Progressive stiffness or deformity
- Reduced independence in daily activities
- Advanced arthritis on imaging
How the Joint Is Evaluated
- Clinical examination and functional assessment
- Standing knee or pelvis/hip X-rays as appropriate
- Review of previous treatment and imaging
- Medical fitness assessment when surgery is planned
Treatment & Surgical Planning
- Non-surgical arthritis care when appropriate
- Total or partial knee replacement in selected patients
- Total hip replacement in selected patients
- Pre-operative counselling and planning
- Post-operative rehabilitation and follow-up
Joint Replacement Surgeon in Surat – Frequently Asked Questions
What is joint replacement?
Joint replacement is an operation in which damaged joint surfaces are replaced with prosthetic components. Knee and hip are the most commonly replaced major joints.
Who may be considered for joint replacement?
Patients with advanced joint damage, persistent pain and major functional limitation despite appropriate non-surgical treatment may be considered after evaluation.
Is surgery the first treatment for arthritis?
Usually not. Treatment depends on severity and may include activity modification, medicines, physiotherapy, weight management where appropriate and selected injections.
How is the decision made?
Symptoms, examination, X-rays, function, overall health, goals and response to previous treatment are considered together.
What should I bring?
Bring previous X-rays, MRI scans, prescriptions, medical records and a list of current medicines.
Related Orthopaedic Services in Surat
Knee Pain & Arthritis
Knee treatment →Hip Pain & Arthritis
Hip treatment →Joint Replacement
Joint replacement →All Orthopaedic Services
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Patients from Vesu, VIP Road, Piplod, City Light, Bhatar, Athwa, Magdalla, Dumas, Ghod Dod Road, Adajan, Pal and nearby Surat areas can consult for appropriate orthopaedic evaluation. Related searches include Orthopaedic Doctor in Vesu, Orthopedic Doctor Vesu, Orthopaedic Surgeon Surat, Bone and Joint Specialist Surat, Sports Injury Specialist Surat and Fracture Doctor Surat.
Orthopaedic Consultation in Vesu, Surat
Dr. Samarth Thakkar
MBBS | DNB Orthopaedics
201, 2nd Floor, Solaris Kode, Beside Shyam Temple, VIP Road, Vesu, Surat, Gujarat 395007
📞 078385 89031