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Knee Injections vs. Knee Replacement: What Are My Options - Dr Chirag Patel

Knee replacement are viable treatment options, depending on the severity of joint degeneration. Understanding the impact of Knee Injections or Knee Replacement, one can make a short trip to the Dr Chirag Patel in Surat.

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Knee Injections vs. Knee Replacement: What Are My Options - Dr Chirag Patel

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  1. Call Us: +91 7574887777 Mail Us: info@drpatelchirag.com Website: www.drpatelchirag.com

  2. Arthritis affects 15% people i.e. over 180 million people in India. This prevalence is higher than many well-known diseases such as diabetes, AIDS and cancer. The problem is more common in the older citizens in the age bracket of 50 plus. There are many variations of arthritis occurring in the people and osteoarthritis is the most common variation of a problem. Osteoarthritisis a joint inflammation caused due to cartilage degeneration. Treatment is prescribed to reduce joint pain and inflammation while improving and maintaining joint function. Two common treatment options are Knee Injections and Knee Replacements. Doctors decide Knee Replacement Surgery on the basis of the problems afflicting a person. Call Us: +91 7574887777 Mail Us: info@drpatelchirag.com Website: www.drpatelchirag.com

  3. Let’s take a quick analysis and understand the available options benefit for the body. • Knee Injections • Patients are often asked by doctors to take knee injection therapy before recommending surgery. Injections helps to lessen the pain while lending mobility to the body. Some of the common knee injections in practice are: • Corticosteroid injections • Doctors inject corticosteroids directly into the knee joint to help relieve knee pain and inflammation quickly. In high doses, corticosteroids can lessen inflammation. The corticosteroid is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream and travels to the inflammation site. Call Us: +91 7574887777 Mail Us: info@drpatelchirag.com Website: www.drpatelchirag.com

  4. Benefits: • Quicker relief to the inflamed area and is more powerful than traditional oral anti-inflammatory medications. • Depending on the condition of the knee, the benefits can last from a few days to more than 6 months. • Knee Replacement: • Injections provide a good relief yet when Osteoarthritis problems rise leading to severe issues in mobility and quality of life gets hampered. Best Knee Surgeon in Surat would refer to Knee Replacement Surgery as a way to relieve the knee of pains. A knee replacement is also referred to as knee arthroplasty or knee “resurfacing” because only the surface of the bones is replaced. • During the operation, the damaged knee joint is taken out and replaced with a prosthesis made out of metal, ceramic, or high-grade plastic and polymer components. Call Us: +91 7574887777 Mail Us: info@drpatelchirag.com Website: www.drpatelchirag.com

  5. Let’s take a look at the four basic steps undertaken and as the knee replacement surgery begun. • Preparing the bones: • Positioning the metal implants • Resurfacing the patella • Inserting a spacer • The patients consult with the doctors before the artificial knee is designed. For more understanding and clarity on Knee Replacement Surgery, one can easily meet Dr Chirag Patel. • Factors taken into account before the development of the artificial knee: • Weight, activity levels, and overall health. • Knee replacement are viable treatment options, depending on the severity of joint degeneration. Understanding the impact of Knee Injections or Knee Replacement, one can make a short trip to the Dr Chirag Patel in Surat. Call Us: +91 7574887777 Mail Us: info@drpatelchirag.com Website: www.drpatelchirag.com

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  7. CONTACT US Address : ​Kiran Multi Super Speciality Hospital & Research Center, NrSumul Dairy, Surat - 39500 Ask Some Thing Us : info@drpatelchirag.com Call Us: +91 75 74 88 77 77 Hospital Timings: Monday - Friday : 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM ( by appointments only) Saturday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( by appointments only) Call Us: +91 7574887777 Mail Us: info@drpatelchirag.com Website: www.drpatelchirag.com

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