Best Orthopedic Surgeon in bopal,ahmedabad

1. BEST ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON IN BOPAL,AHMEDABAD Knee Replacement

2. Introduction Approximately five million joint replacement operations are done each year worldwide. Although most people who undergo this type of surgery are over the age of 65, but about a quarter are younger than 55. Damage to the knee joint can result from various reasons but the most common cause is Arthritis. Surgery to replace all or part of a damaged knee joint can have a dramatic effect on the lifestyle of someone suffering from severe pain and disability, but it is a major operation which should not be undertaken lightly. Your consultant will advise you about the likely benefits of surgery, but the final decision to go ahead is yours, and before making it you should be sure that your expectations about its outcome are realistic and that you understand what is involved. It is hoped that this article will provide enough information to help you make an informed decision. The Knee Joint: The knee joint comprises of a long thigh bone articulated with the upper end of shin bone along with a disc like knee cap. These bones are kept together by strong ligaments and muscles for normal functioning of the knee joint as it is the joint which bears the weight of the body.The ends participating in the joint are covered with cartilage, so that the surface of the bones should not rub with each other. The joint cavity is lined by a membrane called as the synovium, which secretes an oily synovial fluid into the joint and allows smooth movement of the thigh bone with shin bone and knee cap. Prosthesis Of Knee Joint : The doctor will decide about the best material to be used in your particular case. This selection will depend upon factors such as – •  Your Age and Normal Level of Activity.

3. •  Degree of Damage. •  Deterioration of the Bones of your Knee Joint. Hip Replacement Introduction The hip joint comprises of a long thigh bone articulated with cup shaped cavity of hip bone.Rounded head of the thigh bone fits into the cavity to from a ball and socket joint. The surface of the head of the thigh bone and the socket are covered by specialised tissue called articular cartilage.The joint cavity is lined by a membrane called the synovium which secretes synovial fluid into the joint and allows smooth movement of the ball within the socket. Prosthesis Of Hip Joint : The doctor will decide about the best material to be used in your particular case. This selection will depend upon factors such as –

4. • You’re age • Normal level of Activity • Degree of damage • Deterioration of bones of your Hip Joint Although a replaced hip joint may continue to function successfully for 15 yrs. or more, it will not last forever. Careful consideration is therefore necessary before replacing the hip of someone in their forties or fifties, as they are likely to require revision surgery in future. In such conditions cementless prosthesis may be most appropriate. Femoral Component : Femoral component prosthesis replace the head of the femur. It contains ball shaped head & a stem which is inserted into the shaft of femur. Femoral component is made of a variety of metals Stem : Cemented Stem : Cemented Stem is made from steel, titanium & titanium alloys and is highly polished. It is fixed with the help of cement in femoral shaft. Uncemented Stem: Uncemented Stem is coated with Hydroxyapatite or is porous coated. It fixes into femoral shaft. These allow bone to grow onto their surface. Head : Head is fixed on neck of stem & acetabulum component. It is made of any one of the following metals. – Cobalt Chrome it's miles a completely sturdy alloy having excessive resistance to wear & corrosion.

5. Oxidized Zirconium It is toughest metal known today. It is also having high resistance to wear & corrosion. Ceramic : Ceramic cornponents are brittle but hard which do not scatter easily, are durable & have low friction. These are particularly good in young active people. Acetabular component : Uncemented : IUncemented : It consists of a shell & a liner. The shell is made of titanium alloy, which allow bone to grow easily onto its surface. These have good press fit design. The liner is made of highly cross linked polyethylene and has very good wear properties. Ceramic liners are also available, and are durable & have low friction. Cemented : Cemented components are manufactured from rather pass connected polyethylene and have superb wear residences. Recovery : After medical procedure, nursing staff will intently screen pulse, pulse, breathing rate and oxygen levels. They will likewise screen blood course in the leg in question. A catheter will be set up to empty pee out of the bladder. This normally remains set up for 24 – 48 hrs. Pain will be overseen by managing torment calming meds by tablet and through a dribble in the hand or arm. A few people

6. may have a mixture of torment easing drug managed through a little cylinder into the back (an epidural). This is normally surrendered for to 48 hrs after medical procedure. Liquid will be managed through a dribble (intravenously) until the patient is eating and drinking great. Anti- microbials will likewise be given by means of the dribble for the initial 24 – 48 hrs after medical procedure. A hip prosthesis has a restricted scope of movement contrasted with a characteristic hip and extraordinary consideration should be taken until the delicate tissue around the new hip joint has mended. Certain developments and positions must be stayed away from to decrease the opportunity of dislocation. The initial a month and a half after medical procedure is the mostnoteworthy hazard time for separation of the new hip. WHY CHOOSE DR RAVI PRAJAPATI? Dr Ravi Prajapati is one of the leading Joint Replacement Surgeon practicing in Ahmedabad. He completed his M.B.B.S from Smt. N.H.L Municipal Medical college (V.S Hospital) Ahmedabad. Afterwards post graduation in Orthopaedics was gained from Dr.D.Y.Patil Hospital and Research Center -Navi Mumbai. He underwent speciality training in lower limb arthroplasty-Joint replacement surgery of Hips and Knees at the prestigious Deenanath Mangeshkar Super Speciality Hospital, Pune. He worked and trained with Dr Hemant Wakankar and Dr Mahesh Kulkarni. Dr Ravi Prajapati is amongst a few Orthopaedic surgeons in India who has successfully completed 1 year certified fellowship programme for Hip and Knee replacement from Indian Society of Hip and Knee Surgeons (ISHKS).

7. Dr Ravi Prajapati has served in Department of orthopaedics, Civil Hospital, Sola-Ahmedabad for over 2 years. He is working as Joint Replacement and Complex trauma specialist at BITC Super Speciality Hospital Bopal and also as a visiting Surgeon in leading hospitals of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Kalol and Sanand.He worked and trained with Dr Hemant Wakankar and Dr Mahesh Kulkarni. He underwent speciality training in lower limb arthroplasty-Joint replacement surgery of Hips and Knees at the prestigious Deenanath Mangeshkar Super Speciality Hospital. Follow up: It is usual to see the surgeon 2 to 6 weeks after surgery to assess recovery. Long-term follow up may also be recommended in order to monitor the wear of the artificial joint. ADDRESS : MOBILE : +9198921 29863 EMAIL: drraviprajapati@yahoo.com ADDRESS: 17-26, 3rd Floor, Amrapali Axiom, Nr. Bopal Junction, Ambli, Ahmedabad – 380058 Website: http://www.drraviprajapati.com