Consult Leading Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Uwe Johannes Nellessen for Joint Replacement Surgery

Dr. Uwe Johannes Nellessen is best Orthopaedic Surgeon in Dubai. Orthopaedic surgeons deal with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles. He is practising as a Senior Consultant at Saudi German Hospital, Dubai. Saudi German Hospital is the leading multispeciality Hospital in Dubai.

He has more than 34 years of wide experience as the most noteworthy Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon in UAE. He is specialized in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Total Hip Replacement, and Arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle joints. He is an active and prominent member of the German Association of Surgery (DGCH), the German Association of Traumatology (DGU) and The German Association for Sports Medicine (DGSP). He is actively contributing to medical research as well, he has published his researches, several international publications, essays, and presentations for renowned journals. He has completed German Facharzt for Trauma Surgery (2002), German Facharzt for Surgery (2000) and German Facharzt for Emergency Medicine (1995). Dr. Uwe Johannes Nellessen is well-versed in German and English.

He is notably specialized in Joint saving operations, Joint Replacement operations, Trauma surgeries, Elbow Replacement Surgery, Elbow Arthroscopy, Lateral Epicondyle Release (Tennis Elbow), Repair of dislocations, Fracture reduction and fixation, Osteotomy, Shoulder Replacement Surgery and many more diverse treatments have been provided by him.

Dr. Uwe is providing arthroplasty treatments which are also known as joint replacement surgery. The orthopaedic surgeon uses this surgery to remove the damaged and distorted portion of the patient’s hip, knee, or shoulder and replaces it with an artificial joint, which is made up of metal, plastic or ceramic material called a prosthesis.

What is Hip Replacement Surgery

The most common among them is Total hip Arthroplasty or surgery. It is major surgery and it is associated with certain potential risks that should be taken care of by the orthopaedic surgeon. Though, it has a high success rate.

Hip replacement (total hip arthroplasty) is conducted to replace a worn-out or damaged hip joint. The surgeon replaces the old joint with an artificial joint (prosthesis). This surgery may be a choice after a hip fracture or for severe pain because of arthritis.

Various types of arthritis may affect the hip joint:

• Osteoarthritis: It is a degenerative joint ailment that affects mostly adults and older adults (above 35yrs). It causes the breakdown of joint cartilage and adjacent bone in the hips region.
• Rheumatoid arthritis: It causes inflammation of the synovial lining of the joint. It causes the release of additional synovial fluid. It may cause severe pain and stiffness in hip joints.
• Traumatic arthritis. It is caused due to injury. It may also lead to damage of the hip cartilage.

The aim of Hip Replacement Surgery is to replace the damaged portions of the Hip. It also helps in relieving pain and stiffness present in Hip due to accidents or arthritis.

How Hip Replacement Surgery Is Done?

An orthopaedic surgeon performs surgery that involves an incision several inches long over the hip joint. An upgraded technology uses 1 or 2 smaller incisions to do the surgery. This is called minimally invasive hip replacement. Though, this procedure is not suited for all patients who require a hip replacement.

Who Need Hip Replacement Surgery?

The conditions in which an Orthopedic surgeon recommends includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid, arthritis. It may also be recommended under accidental cases to treat certain hip fractures and damages. A fracture is an injury often cause due to a sudden fall. The fracture may cause severe pain and restricts movement, walking or even moving the limbs causes pain. If oral medication treatments don't control the arthritis pain, an Orthopedic surgeon will recommend a hip replacement surgical treatment.

Some medical treatments for a degenerative joint disease may include:

• Anti-inflammatory medicines
• Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate
• Pain medicines
• Limiting painful activities
• Assistive devices for walking such as a cane
• Physical therapy

What are the risks of hip replacement surgery?

Some possible complications pos- surgery may include:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Blood clots in the legs or lungs
• Dislocation
• Need for revision or additional hip surgery
• Nerve injury that causes weakness, numbness, or both

Dr. Uwe Johannes Nellessen is a globally known, Orthopedic expert and surgeon.  He is serving through his noble service for the last 34 years. He has surgically treated countless patients successfully. Consult him for best recommendations for Joint Replacement Surgery.