Selecting the Right Implant for Orthopedic Surgery

· orthopedic injuries,Health

Orthopedic implants have improved many lives in the last few decades, and all this has been possible due to the improvements and advancements in their design and quality. It won’t be wrong to say that they have become the most important medical devices that are used across the globe.

An extensive range of trauma implants and instruments including external fixator systems, Locking Plates for Hand Surgery, spinal implants, orthopedic screws, and more are available in the market. They are also available in different sizes to meet the anatomical needs of people of various age groups. This is why it is very important to select the right size of implants for orthopedic surgeries. Placing an improper size implant could cause various complications after the surgery and eventually, they sometimes need to be removed or replaced.

In this post, we will see what points need to be considered to select the orthopedic implant before surgery. Let us see what they are.

Points to Remember while Choosing a Right Orthopedic Implant

The Patient

The first and foremost thing here is to identify the right patient for the surgery. Not all patients with orthopedic injuries or other conditions require surgery thus, it is necessary to identify the patient who needs surgery. This will depend upon the severity of the injury, its location & type, medical history of the patient, his/her age, and habits. After assessing all these factors, the doctor decides on the right candidate for the surgery. Here, it is also necessary to perform an allergy test before applying an orthopedic implant.

The Implant

Once it has been identified that the patient requires surgery, it is now the time to select the right implant. The implant selection will be based on certain factors and they may include the location, severity & type of injury, age of the patient, and diagnostic reports. This is not only required to select the right implant but the right-sized implant that perfectly fits anatomically into the patient’s body. While selecting the implant, it is also important to confirm that no manufacturing defect is there.

The Care

Once the surgery is successful, it is now the time for the patient to understand his/her job. The doctor gives instructions after the surgery that needs to be strictly fulfilled by the patient. The doctor guides what needs to be done and what should be avoided by the patient.

Here, the most important point to be considered is the activity level. For at least 2-3 weeks after the surgery, it is advised to keep the activity level low. Plus, only light and stress-free activities should be done. During this period, it is also suggested not to put pressure on the operated limb as this could displace the implant, or implant failure might also be on the cards.

For the content source, contact Siora Surgicals Pvt. Ltd., an Indian FDA-approved orthopedic device manufacturer. The company not only manufactures hundreds of different types of trauma implants but also keeps innovating new designs to serve the orthopedic fraternity better. Every year, the company also participates in various medical expos to showcase its quality and improved products. This year, Siora will be exhibiting at the FIME Medical Expo which is going to take place at Miami Beach Convention Center from July 27 to 29.