What is artificial joint replacement?
Covering the degenerated & ulcerated Articular Cartilage (joint surface) by means of the implant & bone cement. The joint replacement surgey is very safe and secure and it has changed life style from miserable life to a cheerful lifestyle. Over 20,00,000 people undergo joint replacement surgery every year. History In 1960, Sir John Charnley introduced the artificial joint replacement surgery, successfully for the hip joint. After several developments and improvements, by 1975, different types of hip joints were made available. Dr. Chittaranjan Ranawat has contributed a lot in implementing the replacement surgery of Knee joint. Now such types if surgery is done in all metros of our country. Keeping in mind the comforts and benefits of the patients, modifications are continuously going on. At present artificial joint replacement is safely done everywhere in this country.
