Dr. L Tomar

With more and more people opting for joint replacement surgery in Delhi to cure hip pain, it becomes mandatory to check what is prompting them to go under a surgeon’s knife to cure their joint pain and suffering.    First of all, you should understand the conditions that require surgical treatment   Osteoarthritis: It is a common condition of joints as it involves wear and tear of the slick cartilage that lubricates the joints to reduce friction. It covers the ends of joints and is the first part of a joint to get damaged. The absence of slick cartilage increases friction leading to pain that could be severe.     Rheumatoid arthritis: The affected joint is inflamed leading to erosion of the cartilage and sometimes the underlying bone. In the long run, it can damage and even deform the affected joint. The only treatment available for this condition is the replacement of the deformed joint.   Osteonecrosis: The supply of fresh blood to the ball portion of the hip joint i