the daily life of many people There are activities or routines that result inknee pain leg painYes, some people have intermittent pain, while others have tolerable pain. Some people experience more pain with use. but will be relieved when taking a break or stopping use These are warning signs that “knee and hip joints.” I’m having trouble
Osteoarthritis symptoms
Dr. Sombat Rojwirot, orthopedic surgeon Specialized in hip and knee joints Hip and Knee Center Bangkok International Hospital explains that osteoarthritis (Knee Arthritis) will have symptoms including:
- knee pain
- swollen knee
- knee inflammation
- Walking and there was a knocking sound in the knee joint.
- inability to stretch or stretch the legs to the fullest
- including difficult walking up and down stairs
risk factors
- increasing age
- female
- being overweight
- in which females are more at risk than men
- Repeated impact on the knee joint
- Accidents in the knee joint and heredity
- If the surface of the knee joint is severely damaged from knee inflammation or an accident will feel pain even while sitting or lying
Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
- health history taking
- physical examination
- Check knee function, such as X-ray, to look for pathology degenerative knee damage
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look at the condition of the muscles and various tissues around the bone
osteoarthritis treatment
- Start by changing the way you use it.
- Minimize activities that put pressure and impact on the knee, such as squatting, kneeling, going up and down stairs, running, or lifting heavy objects.
- including taking medication to reduce inflammation in the knee
- Along with the exercise of muscles to keep the knee stable movement.
- If treatment is ineffective, intra-knee injections may be considered to reduce inflammation and to increase knee lubrication, such as steroids or synthetic arthrosis.
- if still not working Your doctor may consider knee replacement surgery.
“For Total Knee Replacement surgery, there is a development of artificial knee replacement surgery. both in the surgical technique and the prosthesis material used make the surgery highly efficient Patients can recover quickly. Ready to go back to living the life you want. It will cut out the damaged joint surface and use a prosthesis made of metal and have a plastic part between the metal surface. to prevent bumps and reduce friction between the joints By using the prosthesis of the standard model and the model Premium quality and long service life of 15-20 years or more.”
knee replacement surgery advanced technology
However, knee replacement surgery at the hip and knee center Bangkok International Hospital There is a team of surgeons specialized in knee replacement surgery with a lot of experience. Along with a multidisciplinary team of doctors such as anesthesiologists, physical therapists and internal medicine physicians, to ensure that each patient receives comprehensive care in all dimensions with a certified international standard of care (Program Certificate for Total Knee Replacement Program) ) by JCI USA
In addition, it is usedadvanced technology (digital template / pre-operative planning program) to plan the surgery to be correct Help me choose size and the position of the prosthesis precisely in conjunction with pain intervention techniques such as nerve block and the use of high-frequency electric waves (This is an alternative case for pain relief after surgery)
“This resulted in less pain for the patient. or not hurt at all Reduce injuries to nearby muscles as well as lower postoperative complications such as reducing nerve damage Reduce the chance of infection after surgery and reduce the risk of thrombosis make the patient recover faster be able to walk within 24 hours after surgery and be able to return to daily life close to normal faster
Warning signs of hip dysplasia
In addition to knee pain The old age problem that many people have is hip pain. making it difficult to walk up or down stairs or unable to do activities that you like, such as exercise going out for activities which is a warning sign of hip dysplasia resulting in difficult life worse quality of life
hip osteoarthritis treatment
Hip osteoarthritis treatment has introduced a new technique. Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) and Non-Invasive Hip Navigation innovation to increase accuracy and choose the right prosthetic joint material
Dr. Phonthakorn Panichkul, orthopedic surgeon Specialized in hip and knee joints Hip and Knee Center Bangkok International Hospital explain that Hip replacement surgery techniques all have the same goal: to remove the damaged hip joint and replace it with a hip implant made up of several different parts. The surgeon will select the best size and material of the hip implant that is suitable for each patient.
new surgery not cut muscle
by Bangkok International Hospital Has initiated the adoption of a new non-muscle arthroplasty technique in Thailand since 2015, having performed more than 700 surgeries with this technique with great success. For the new technology in the new non-muscle replacement hip replacement surgery or DAA (Direct Anterior Approach),
The surgeon will use a new generation of computer-guided surgical technology, called Velys™Hip Navigation, which is designed specifically for the new, non-muscle-assisted hip replacement surgery. To help identify the position of the hip joint during surgery to make it more precise. Choose the right implant size and material for each person. It also helps the patient to have the same length of both legs after surgery as well. Unlike other computer-guided or robotic-assisted surgical systems in the past, the technology does not require drilling into the patient’s bone, allowing patients to suffer fewer injuries and recover faster.
Hip prosthesis reduces complications
In addition, Bangkok International Hospital It is also the initiator of a new generation of hip implants called Actis® Total Hip System, which is specifically designed for the new non-muscle replacement arthroplasty. The joint has a surface that allows the bone to attach to the hip joint better than before. There is a collar to prevent the hip joint from sinking after surgery. and reduce complications that may occur during surgery This made the surgery a success as well.
“A new technique for hip replacement surgery that doesn’t cut muscles. Usually, the surgical incision line is in front of the thigh. which may be able to see the wound easily but with a new wound dressing technique There will be a hidden surgical incision under the groin, known as “BIKINI Incision, which is a small incision surgery” that is smooth. Because a small surgical incision will be in front of the groin area. hidden under the underwear Makes no scars appear when wearing shorts or a swimsuit.”
Including the patient will have less pain. can recover faster can walk immediately after surgery Because there is no muscle cutting, as well as the surgeon operating the surgery can better position the hip joint. The hip dislocation rate is very low. having the same leg length after surgery Has a small wound size, beautiful, can hide the surgical wound under the groin and can also perform hip replacement surgery on both sides at the same time Helping patients with better hip mobility and able to return to daily life close to normal have a better quality of life
Hospital specializing in orthopedic
Dr. Wanlop Samranvet, Director of the Hip and Knee Center Bangkok International Hospital said that Bangkok International Hospital has opened for medical treatment Registered as the first orthopedic hospital in Thailand in 2019, focusing on providing complete care for orthopedic patients under the concept of Advanced Total Joint Care: All Joints, One Place by Bringing techniques and innovations for knee-artificial hip replacement surgery that helps to produce good results and quality of life for patients
such as using Digital Template Program plan for surgery Pre-operative planning program The use of the navigator navigation system during surgery (Non-Invasive Navigation System) in conjunction with Pain Intervention Technique and ERAS Program (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, a program to help patients recover faster in every step before-during-after surgery)
with a multidisciplinary medical team orthopedic specialist combined with modern technology in the operating room.”Hybrid Operating Room” It is a modern operating room that combines the advanced technology of surgery. Helping patients to get good results in treatment, less injuries, faster recovery, which at present Has given surgery to more than 1,000 patients.