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Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement is a life changing surgery for advance arthritis of knee joint. Osteoarthritis of the knee joint is a progressive and irreversible degenerationdue to the aging process leading to pain, difficulty in walking & deformities. Knee joint can also get damaged due to other problems such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis or any infection causing damage to the cartilage of the Knee joint. In initial stages of arthritis medicines, physiotherapy can help but in advance stages of arthritis only knee replacement is the cure.
Who needs Total Knee Replacement?
Early arthritis of the Knee Joint can be managed with exercises, weight reduction, medicines & physiotherapy. But if the arthritis is in advanced stage where the patient is having difficulty in walking, carrying out activities of daily living or having pain even at rest then knee replacement is needed. Further if there is deformity in the legs or patient is having instability while walking then also Knee replacement is needed.
What is done in Total Knee Replacement?
Total Knee Replacement involves replacing / resurfacing the damaged cartilage at the end of bones by cementing the bone and applying artificial metal knee components. The ACL, and both menisci are cut but PCL is preserved (CR KNEE) or cut (PS KNEE) depending upon its status. Rest soft tissues are preserved.
Can both the Knees be replaced at the same time?
If the patient is having problem in both his knees and is medically fit after being examined by the physician & anesthetist, then both the knees can be replaced together. 99 percent of patients undergo simultaneous both knee replacement safely and successfully.
What is LATEST and when can patients walk after Total Knee Replacement?
I perform Total knee Replacement using RAPID RECOVERY KNEE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM which involves MIS (Minimally Invasive Technique) with latest implants, best pain control techniques, early mobilization and minimal blood loss and soft tissue trauma leading to quick recovery. 90 % patients are made to walk from the same day or the next day with the help of a walker. By the time patient is discharged (usually 4-5 days) he/she can ambulate on his own with the help of a walker. Gradually with exercises and physiotherapy, patient progresses to walking with a cane and then without any support in 3-6 weeks. Usually by 2 months a Knee Replacement patient can start doing household chores like cooking, can go for walks, driving. The person can lead an almost normal life by 4-5 months. Patients are allowed sports like swimming, cycling, or playing golf but should avoid physical sports like football, basketball, running etc.
Why should you undergo Total knee replacement?
Undergoing TKR relieves you from pain, corrects the deformities in your knees and makes you mobile. As mobility is life, this surgery helps you to lead pain free, independent and mobile life and prevents you from getting other diseases like obesity, hypertension, diabetes etc. which may occur by being immobile and bed ridden.
