title: Anesthesia for joint replacement surgery: Issues with coexisting diseases.
abstract: The first joint replacement surgery was performed in 1919. Since then, joint replacement surgery has undergone tremendous development in terms of surgical technique and anesthetic management. In this era of nuclear family and independent survival, physical mobility is of paramount importance. In recent years, with an increase in life expectancy, advances in geriatric medicine and better insurance coverage, the scenario of joint replacement surgery has changed significantly. Increasing number of young patients are undergoing joint replacement for pathologies like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. The diverse pathologies and wide range of patient population brings unique challenges for the anesthesiologist. This article deals with anesthetic issues in joint replacement surgery in patients with comorbidities.
authors: Department of Anesthesiology Pain management and Perioperative care, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India.
authors: P N
authors: PN
authors: Kakar
authors: Preety Mittal
authors: PM
authors: Roy
authors: Vijaya
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authors: Pant
authors: Jyotirmoy
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authors: Das