Best Hospitals in India for Orthopedic Treatments and Care

Orthopedic surgery is needed if you experience:

• Constant pain that does not improve with rest or non-invasive treatments, such as physical therapy or medications.
• Joint function is severely limited, affecting daily activities like walking or climbing stairs.
• Joint instability or deformity, such as that caused by fractures or arthritis.
• Conservative treatments have failed, and there is evidence of joint degeneration or damage, as shown in X-rays or MRI scans.
• If you have a sports injury or one sustained from an accident, which could require surgery for complete recovery.

Types of joint replacements surgeries are available in India are:

• Knee replacement
• Hip replacement
• Shoulder replacement
• Elbow replacement
• Ankle replacement

The recovery time for knee replacement is about 3-6 months and for hip replacement is about 3-6 months.

The success rate for orthopedic surgeries such as knee replacement is about 90-95% and for hip replacement it is about 85-95%.

The recovery time for spinal surgery is about 6 months to 1 year.

Post-operative rehabilitation or physical therapy is a crucial part of the healing process after orthopedic surgery and helps in regaining function. It generally includes:

• Strengthening exercises- to rebuild muscle strength around the joint or spine.
• Range-of-motion exercises- to prevent stiffness and improve flexibility.
• Balance and walking exercises- to regain mobility and prevent falls.
• Pain management techniques- (e.g., hot/cold therapy, massage) to alleviate post-operative pain.
• Education- on methods to protect the joint from unnecessary stress on the newly constructed joint or spine.