Common problems and symptoms
- Persistent joint pain that limits walking, stairs or sleep
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Joint deformity or progressive bowing
- Pain that no longer responds to medication or therapy
When to see an orthopaedic specialist
Joint replacement is considered when advanced arthritis causes persistent pain and disability that no longer respond to conservative treatment, and imaging shows severe joint damage.
Diagnosis and evaluation
Assessment includes examination and weight-bearing X-rays to grade joint damage, with the patient's overall health and functional demands guiding the decision to proceed with replacement.
Treatment options
Non-surgical care
- Physiotherapy, weight management and activity modification
- Medications and joint injections
- Walking aids to reduce load on the joint
Surgical treatment
- Total and partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Shoulder arthroplasty
- Revision of worn or loosened replacements where needed
Recovery and rehabilitation
Joint replacement involves inpatient rehabilitation and early mobilisation, followed by progressive physiotherapy over several months. Most patients see a marked reduction in pain and improvement in function as rehabilitation progresses.
Orthopaedic care in Dibrugarh, Assam
Joint replacement surgery is available in Dibrugarh, giving patients in Assam access to knee, hip and shoulder arthroplasty with structured rehabilitation close to home.