Why choosing surgeon and hospital for knee replacement : Is important — Patient Guide for Lucknow Why choosing surgeon and hospital for knee replacement : Is important — Patient Guide for Lucknow — लखनऊ में मार्गदर्शन

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in/blogs/why-choosing-surgeon-and-hospital-for-knee-replacement-is-important Close Joint replacement surgery is a frequently performed operation — over 2 lakhs hip and knee replacements are implanted every year in the india,and the results are typically excellent as drastically improves quality of life and takes away debilitating pain.

Key symptoms and patterns

As india is facing knee arthritis epidemic the number of patients requiring knee replacement surgery has grown exponentially. That said, there are complications that can occur, and sometimes the results can be dramatically worse when they do.

For that reason, patients and surgeons go to great lengths to take whatever necessary steps possible to avoid complications. One step that you can take is to identify the right surgeon and the right hospital to perform your procedure. These are some criteria you can use to evaluate when choosing.

Choosing a SurgeonThere are many factors that people will use to identify a surgeon that they trust and have confidence in. One critical aspect is his or her experience.

Common causes and risk factors

Experience is less about finding a surgeon who has been doing joint replacements for decades and more about finding a surgeon who commonly performs joint replacement surgery.

There isn't exactly a magic number to aim for, but studies have consistently shown that surgeons with a higher volume of performed surgeries under their belt yield outcomes with fewer complications. Some studies have identified cut-off numbers at 25, others 30, and others 50 surgeries per year.

You shouldn't feel reluctant to ask your surgeon about their volume. I can assure you that this is not an uncommon question, and surgeons should be perfectly comfortable sharing the stat with potential patients.

Diagnosis and evaluation

Sometimes it is easier to ask your surgeon if he or she performs joint replacements every week or every month, rather than asking for the number performed annually. The number of surgical procedures that an individual performs is just one criterion that you can use to evaluate their experience.

Some patients will also compare their surgeons training, their board certifications, and other factors, but these have not been shown to have as much of an impact as the volume of surgical procedures that he or she performs each year.

Lastly, I always encourage people to get to know their surgeon and ensure they have a good relationship and rapport. Choosing a HospitalMuch like a surgeon's experience is important, a hospital's experience has also been shown to be a critical factor.

Treatment and self-care

Studies show that hospitals that perform fewer than 100 joint replacement surgical procedures annually have higher complication rates and cost more than hospitals that perform more than 100 replacements each year.

As with surgeon experience, there is no magic number, and some studies use different cut-offs, but looking for a hospital that performs at least 100 joint replacements annually is a good starting point.

Among hospitals that routinely perform joint replacement surgery also offer some type of joint replacement program that includes preoperative education and standardized protocols to ensure that patients receive the right care at the right time during and after their hospitalization.

Consult Dr. Kumar Deepak in Lucknow

Persistent joint, bone, or muscle symptoms deserve a structured evaluation rather than repeated self-treatment alone.

Dr. Kumar Deepak — M.S. Ortho (Gold Medalist), F.I.J.R | ASAMI | AO Trauma — consults at The OrthoVision Clinic and Remedy Medicity, Lucknow. Call to book an appointment and discuss a plan suited to your activity level.