Knee Replacement Surgery
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Knee Replacement Surgery
Knee pain, inability to walk or stand for long is a very common ailment from mid to old age. Gone are the days where you had to bear the pain and spend your life. Medical science has developed and knee replacement has become a cake-walk now. Knee replacement is also known as arthroplasty and it replaces the weight bearing surfaces of the knee whereby relieving pain and disability.
Here are few common questions that most of us have in mind in terms of knee replacement :
Is knee replacement a life-risk surgery?
Knee replacement is a major surgery and is recommended only if physiotherapy and other external methods do not improve the condition. However with modern medical infrastructure and experienced doctors, it has become a cake walk.
What is the best age for a knee replacement?
Knee replacement should always be done based on doctor’s advice. However, knee replacement is not done if one is younger than 50 or above 80. This may differ patient to patient and medical recommendation
How long do you have to stay in the hospital post a knee surgery?
The average stay in the hospital post a knee surgery is 3 days.
Would I have restrictions in my day to day activities post a knee replacement surgery?
After a knee replacement surgery one is supposed to avoid sports activities such as basketball, volleyball, football, hockey, gymnastics, paragliding etc. Full squat is also restricted and based on the condition of your knee, kneeling down may be also be restricted.
What is the cost of knee replacement in India?
In India, government has imposed cap on the knee implant prices whereby reducing the cost substantially. The average cost of the knee replacement would be anywhere between 1.2 lacs to 2.3 lacs.
What is the success rate of knee replacement in India?
The success rate of knee replacement in India is 95%
What are the important things to consider during the recovery stage?
The post surgery recovery is critical to the success of the surgery. Below are few aspects you should consider during your recovery stage :
Do not climb stairs
Install safety bars or handles to hold during shower
Place a anti slip mat in the bathroom to avoid accidents
Please sit on a stable chair and have a footstool for resting your legs
You would not be able to sit on an Indian style toilet. Install a western toilet or high rise your toilet
It is extremely important to remove all loose carpets, cords and any other slippery mats
What to expect after the knee replacement surgery?
The knee replacement surgery in 95% of cases gives relief from pain and swelling. It improves mobility of the patient and the overall quality of life.
Within 3 to 4 months, the patient can pursue with the normal routine activities
Post recovery, one can perform low impact activities such as swimming, biking etc, however, doctors recommend to avoid high impact activities such as jogging, football etc
It is recommended to have a detailed discussion and prescription from the doctor in terms of what one can do and what one cannot
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