How much does a joint transplant cost?

How much does a joint transplant cost?

With the development of new technology, it has given significant options in medical science. One of them is joint replacement. It is proving to be a useful alternative for knee and back problems.

National Trauma Center Senior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. According to Rishi Bista, this is a process of surgically replacing worn and damaged joints with artificial joints. How much will the joint transplant cost? Dr. etc. Edited excerpt from conversation with Bista:

What causes problems in the joints of the body?

When the natural joint in our body is completely damaged and there is no chance of recovery from drug treatment, a joint transplant should be done. 90% of knee joint problems are due to age and 10% due to injury and other reasons, such as transplant.

Joint transplant should be done in people who have damaged hip due to any disease. Also, women who have stopped menstruating, people with rheumatism have problems with bone pain, wear and tear.

What kind of problem is seen in which age group?

After the age of 40, the knee joints wear out. By the time they reach the age of 60 to 65 years, almost all the joints are worn out, so people in this age group need more joint implants. The problem of hip joint is also seen due to age, but due to various diseases, it has been seen that people in the age group of 40 to 45 have to change the hip joint.

Mainly due to reduced circulation in the hip, the joint is damaged. There are various reasons for reduced blood circulation in the joints. In people who use steroids for a long time and drink alcohol, blood circulation in the hip joint gradually decreases and the joint deteriorates. As a result, a joint transplant is required at the age of 40-45 years.

Are there any side effects after joint transplant? How long does it work?

Prosthesis is placed after transplanting the joint. It is made to be kept in the body after various tests. It is like having a pacemaker in the heart and a plate for broken limbs, which is safe and has no side effects.

In general, artificial devices are naturally not as good as natural ones. But all materials used in joint implants can be used as alternatives. Being a mechanical item, joint implants also have a long lifespan. Generally, an artificial joint prosthesis works for 20-25 years.

However, the profession and lifestyle of the person undergoing the joint transplant determines its lifespan. A joint transplant at a young age may change their very active lifestyle within 10-15 years. Artificial joints can last up to 30 years if you adopt a relatively inactive lifestyle.

How much does joint transplant cost?

Joint replacement is one of the most expensive surgeries. Artificial joints can be placed in the patient's body through two types of surgery, primary and complex. Joints used in primary cases cost between 2 to 250,000 rupees. Complex surgery costs from three to five lakhs.

What should you pay attention to after joint replacement?

Before, it was said that long bed rest should be done after joint transplant. But now many people can walk with a walker or cane the day after a joint transplant.

After four to five days of hospital stay, the patient is discharged on the sixth day and the stitches are removed on the 14th day. You have to go to the hospital for follow-up once in 6 weeks. The patient is made to walk with a stick and any other aid for 6 weeks, then the aid is gradually removed depending on the situation. Three months after surgery, the patient can walk without any assistance.

Since the artificial joint is placed through surgery, it must be preserved. People who have transplanted should not squat on the toilet or with their pants tight. Physiotherapy should be done daily to strengthen the muscles around the joint.

If the patient has any type of infection, it should be treated quickly, so that the infection does not spread to the joint. Avoid risky activities like climbing trees and jumping from heights.

How to protect joints?

After a certain age, we can minimize joint problems by not going up and down and not going up and down the stairs, not sitting tight and squatting for a long time, eating a nutritious balanced diet and exercising.