he lifespan of an Hip or Knee Arthroplasty is one of the most important issues and questions that concern prospective patients and around which there is often misinformation. The prevailing notion that the lifespan of an arthroplasty is about 10 years and therefore the patient will need to undergo a second arthroplasty after their passage (Revision) has been surpassed by the new medical data and developments.
Technological advances in both surgery and biomechanics and metallurgy in the additives used have brought about such improvements and changes that the lifespan of a hip or knee joint can last a significant percentage of life. patients!
Αρθροπλαστική Γόνατος
Of course, all of the above depends on the patient's physical condition and history, as well as his lifestyle, in combination with the materials he will use and the position that the surgeon will place them for arthroplasty. It is very important for patients to be aware today that the inclusion of Robotics and Minimally Interventional Methods in the field of Arthroplasty has significantly reduced the risk of complications and dislocations for patients, while due to the accuracy in placing the implants it guarantees, the duration is significantly extended. their life as materials are uniformly charged and their wear and tear is expected to be shorter.
In addition, the combination of such surgical techniques with modern medical fast recovery protocols Fast Track, helps patients to mobilize a few hours (2-3) after surgery, which gives them psychological uplift and confidence and enhances not only the surgical result, but and their smooth reintegration into everyday life.
Ορθοπεδικός Χειρουργός
The term orthopedics first appeared in the international literature in 1741. It was coined by the French physician Nicolas Andry (1658-1742), a professor at the University of Paris from the Greek words "Orthos" and "Child in the presence" (straight child) and his book "Traite d ΄ orthop e die ou l ΄ art de prevenir et corriger dans les enfants les difformites du corps" The exact reference in this book to the name is as follows: “Quant au titre en question, Orthop e die, je l ΄ ai form e de deux mots grecs a ΄ savoir d ΄ Orthos, qui verit dire Droix, et paidion, qui signifie Ε nfant ”. This name was gradually adopted by almost all states and gradually extended to adults.
In particular, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the largest in the world (numbering about 20,000 members), in addition to accepting the name Orthopedics, placed the words "Greek orthographic features" at the center of its work. This event is featured on the covers of hundreds of books or publications she publishes, as well as on the huge posters she exhibits at her annual conferences.
