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WHAT IS TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY?

Knee Arthroplasty or total Knee Replacement surgery is a surgical process to reconstruct a damaged knee, which is caused due to arthritis.  Our orthopedic surgeons in Nashik are highly specialized in minimally invasive knee replacement surgery that enhances post-operative recovery. In this surgery, the damaged part of the knee is replaced with a plastic or metal prosthesis as per the requirement. The surgery helps in increasing the mobility of the joints and gives immediate relief from knee pains.

KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY IS ADVISABLE TO: 

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis in which knee pain is severe creating stiffness in the knees. 
  • Post-traumatic arthritis or Post-traumatic knee injury in which cartilage can be severely damaged giving pain and restrictions in the movement. 
  • Deformities of the knee like severe valgus or varus

SYMPTOMS OF KNEE REPLACEMENT

PAIN IN WALKING
KNEE PAIN

WHEN TO CONSULT A SURGEON?

  • Severe knee injury or arthritis
  • Intense pain, swelling & stiffness
  • Reduced knee movement.
  • Knee pain that does not improve after medications or any other therapy
  • X-ray showing primary narrowing at one side of the joint and MRI showing cartilage degeneration.

 

DIAGNOSIS AND LINE OF TREATMENT

At HospiOne, we have in-house, highly-expert orthopedic surgeons who will conduct a thorough diagnosis seeing the patient’s condition.

• Less trauma to quadriceps muscles • Enhanced knee mobility • Less blood loss at the time of surgery • Faster recovery • Smaller scars • Minimum hospital stay

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• More precision • Improves surgical procedure • Less chances of error

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• More surgeons oriented • Use of new techniques like sub-vastus approach

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• Replacing only one compartment and not the entire knee

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NON-SURGICAL OPTIONS

• Proper anti-inflammatory medications reduce swelling and pain that could increase your movements and pain-free time. • Some patients may respond to cortisone injections, lubricating injections • Good regular physiotherapy and strengthening exercises may alleviate pain and movements. • Hinge knee braces and offloading braces can be used till the time

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EXERCISES AFTER KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

Do’s

Don’t’s

Circulation Exercises

Avoid twisting the legs

Ankle Pumps

Squatting and sitting cross legged should be strictly avoided

Quadriceps sets

Putting a load or stress on the knee should be avoided

Gluteal sets

Driving should be avoided for 6-8 weeks

Straight Leg Raise

Heavy workouts should be avoided

Sitting Knee flexion

Hiking, jumping, trekking, football, soccer, and gymnastics should be avoided

Seated knee extension

  

KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY COST

The cost of total knee Arthroplasty or Robotic Knee Replacement is based on:

  1. Type of surgery recommended by the Expert Doctors
  2. Type of Surgeon and Hospital
  3. Type of implants opted for
  4. Co-morbidities associated 

RISK AND COMPLICATIONS AFTER TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

  • Injuries to ligaments, nerves, and associated blood vessels
  • Numbness and weakness in the knee area
  • Infections in joints pain and stiffness at the surgical location
  • Swelling or pain in calf, foot, or ankle
  • Allergic reaction to bone cement

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is another medical term for knee replacement surgery and is a surgical procedure that replaces a damaged knee joint with artificial knee implants.

You will get the discharge after 4-5  days after surgery. 

Robotic knee replacement is the modern procedure performed under the guidance of a robotic arm to replace the damaged knee joint with an artificial implant.

NO, there is no such limit of age for TKR surgery. According to experts, the rate of recovery in elder patients is at par with younger patients

General or Spinal Anesthesia is used in TKR Surgeries.

The major symptoms are: 

  • Decreased knee movement
  • Prolonged stiffness in the knee joint
  • Infection 
  • Knee pain

Thankfully, many insurance companies provide coverage for knee replacement surgeries after a period of few years. Our HospiOne Team can guide you perfectly in this scenario. 

  • Avoid twisting the legs
  • Squatting and sitting cross legged should be strictly avoided
  • Putting a load or stress on the knee should be avoided
  • Driving should be avoided for 6-8 weeks
  • Heavy workouts should be avoided
  • Hiking, jumping, trekking, football, soccer, and gymnastics should be avoided

Those between the ages of 60-80 years, most commonly need the knee replacement surgery. The surgery proves to be effective, safe & improves the quality of life of the patient. It enables the patient to return quickly to daily routine.

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