Many osteoarthritis patients feel anxious and unsure when they think about joint replacement surgery. For example, they may be afraid of the pain or worry that they will not be able to return to normal life after surgery. As a result, they endure their current symptoms for even longer. At the Joint Replacement Clinic at CGS Hospital, we recognize that every patient may have these doubts. That is why our team of specialist doctors and expert medical staff offer joint replacement surgery using the latest medical equipment and technology. Our priority is to provide world-class care at every stage of treatment: from the initial appointment and taking of a patient history, to the monitoring of treatment outcomes after surgery. Our highest goal is for our patients to be free from pain, and to be able to return to their normal daily lives with a new, long-lasting joint and long-term quality of life.

Reasons why patients undergo joint replacement surgery

• Osteoarthritis from heavy use, old age, arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
• Patient has significant painful symptoms.
• Deformed or bent joints.
• Patient does not respond to non-surgical treatments such as medication, weight loss or physiotherapy.

Looking after joint replacement patients every step of the way

At the Joint Replacement Clinic at CGS Hospital, we recognize the importance of quality of life for all our patients. That is why our team of specialist doctors and trained medical staff offer a comprehensive range of care services, to look after our joint replacement surgery patients every step of the way. The clinic’s specialist joint replacement care includes:

• Educating patients before surgery, so that the patient understands the whole treatment process, from before, during and after surgery. We also offer advice on behavioral changes after surgery, which will be customized to suit the daily lifestyle of each patient.
• Use of anesthetics during surgery to avoid morphine. This reduces side effects such as vomiting, dizziness and irritation, and helps patients to recover faster.
• Preventing side effects from surgery, such as thrombosis and infection.
• Monitoring the risk of infection and prioritizing safety. We do this by using the highest-quality medical equipment, including sterile gowns to protect against infection, and surgical headlights that allow our doctors to get the best view of areas deep within the body during surgery.
• Our physiatrists and physiotherapists offer standardized physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and give advice on self-care.
• Continuous monitoring of treatment outcomes after surgery.
• Educational services on topics such as osteoarthritis, surgical techniques and self-care after surgery.