Persistent joint pain can significantly impact daily activities and interrupt sleep, often leading to the excessive use of painkillers. When this occurs, it might be time to consider alternative treatments, such as surgery. Common joint issues include problems with the hip and knee.
Join Dr Balavardhan Reddy, a senior orthopedician and joint replacement surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, as he shares his insights on several important topics: when to consider surgery in cases of persistent joint pain, which joints can be affected, the situations that require surgical intervention, and the alternatives to surgery.