Joint discomfort is debilitating, and it affects the quality of life of people. One of the common joint problems that people face is joint pain, and the elderly experience it more often. If we talk about the cause of joint pain, then aging is the commonest in the elderly. While on the other hand, traumatic events result in joint pain in young adults. If we talk about the treatment, then medication and rest can help improve pain and other associated symptoms. However, if these strategies fail or the condition is severe, the surgeon may recommend joint reconstruction or joint replacement. 

In this post, we will have a brief look at the difference between these two surgical techniques. 

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What is Joint Replacement?

Joint replacement is an orthopedic surgical procedure that is aimed at removing the damaged joint and placing a prosthesis instead. This surgery is recommended when the joint is badly damaged and cannot be repaired. Such conditions often occur because of high-energy traumatic events like automobile accidents. Besides this, the need for joint replacement may also arise in people suffering from arthritis. There are two types of joint replacement surgeries:

• Partial joint replacement

• Total joint replacement

Partial Joint Replacement

This surgery is performed when only a part of the joint is damaged. Here, the orthopedic surgeon will remove the damaged part and places a prosthesis in its place. The type of prosthesis used depends on the type of damaged joint. During this surgery, a part of joint tissue and bone is preserved. This helps preserve the range of motion of the joint and improve the quality of life of the person. 

Total Joint Replacement

In total joint replacement, the orthopedic surgeon will remove the entire joint as it is damaged enough that joint repair is not possible. In such cases, the healthcare service provider will recommend total joint replacement. During this surgery, the entire joint is removed, and a joint prosthesis is placed. No tissue or bone is preserved with total joint replacement. 

Rehabilitation plays a vital role in ensuring the success of joint replacement surgery and the life of the prosthesis placed. Joint implants often last for 10 years or more. 

What is Joint Reconstruction?

Unlike joint replacement, no implants are placed during this surgery. Joint reconstruction is recommended when the damage to the joint is not severe enough to require replacement surgery. The surgical procedure involves repairing damaged/torn muscles, tendons, or ligaments. Depending on the severity of the condition, joint reconstruction surgery can provide temporary or permanent relief from the joint ailment. A tissue graft is used to repair the damaged muscles/cartilage in the joint.

Again, one needs to rehabilitate to achieve a better range of motion of the operated joint and improve the quality of life.

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