Joint Replacement – Joint Clinic Paarl https://jointclinicpaarl.co.za Hip and Knee Replacement Specialists Paarl Tue, 27 May 2025 10:42:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://jointclinicpaarl.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/favicon.png Joint Replacement – Joint Clinic Paarl https://jointclinicpaarl.co.za 32 32 Joint Replacement Surgery During COVID-19 https://jointclinicpaarl.co.za/blog/joint-replacement/joint-replacement-surgery-during-covid-19/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:50:06 +0000 https://jointclinicpaarl.co.za/?p=9405

Recommendations to help patients who are awaiting surgery, including:

  • Avoiding activities that cause pain
  • Using a walking aid, such as a cane, crutches, or a walker
  • Applying heat or ice to the affected joint
  • Taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for swelling and pain. These include ibuprofen (Advil), naproxen (Aleve), or aspirin. Other pain relievers, such as Paracetamol or topic pain relief creams may help too.
  • Getting an injection in the affected joint
  • In addition, low-impact and stretching exercises, as well as weight loss, can help with muscle and joint mobility.

And what’s happening with the underlying joint condition during this waiting period?

Patients who wait for long periods can develop more serious and complex pathology which is much more difficult to treat and can lead to less desirable results. It is important to keep your doctor informed about progressive symptoms and the development of deformities

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The most common joint replacements are performed on hips and knees. However replacement surgery can be done on other joints as well:

  • Hip
  • Knee
  • Ankle
  • Shoulder
  • Elbow
  • Wrist
  • Thumb
  • Fingers
  • Big toe

The benefits of joint replacement:

  • Reduce pain
  • Restore motion
  • Improve look and alignment
  • Improve overall function
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Joint school is a service specifically for people that are about to undergo a hip or knee replacement. We have conducted this gathering for the past 10 years at the offices of Dr Botes in Paarl.

It focusses on patient education and lets you know what to expect through the various steps you will experience, from preparing for admission to recovery at home. Our joint school takes place on a Friday morning bi-weekly. It is a group session compromising up to about 12 persons which include patients and family members. It lasts approximately 1.5 hours and gives you information about :

  • The operation and recovery process
  • Anesthetic options
  • How long you are expected to stay in hospital
  • Exercises to aid your rehabilitation
  • How to avoid and manage complications
  • How to protect yourself against future  infections
  • Any specific preparation you may need to make in readiness for discharge

Providing you with this information will help you to ensure that you have realistic expectations and that you will be equip to take an active role in your recovery process and rehabilitation.
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