If you have diabetes or high blood pressure and are thinking about knee or hip replacement, you are not alone. A large number of joint replacement patients in India live with one or both of these conditions. Surgery is still possible in many cases – but it has to be planned more carefully. This article […]
Short-Stay Joint Replacement: Who Really Qualifies and How It Works
You may have heard of “24-hour knee replacement” or “day-care joint replacement” in advertisements. It can sound appealing – less time in hospital, faster return home. But not everyone is a good candidate for short-stay joint replacement. This article explains what “short-stay” really means, who usually qualifies, and why some patients are better served by […]
Joint Replacement When You Have Heart Disease or Have Had Angioplasty
Heart problems are common in the age group where knee and hip replacement are often needed. Many patients in Gondia and nearby towns have a history of high blood pressure, chest pain, angioplasty or stent placement. Understandably, their first worry is not “Will the implant work?” but “Will my heart tolerate the surgery?” This article […]