WHAT IS TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Knee replacement surgery (knee arthroplasty) is a procedure that involves removing diseased or damaged bone and cartilage of a knee joint and replacing them with artificial joint (prosthesis) made of metal, polymers or high-grade plastic parts.
STAGING OF ARTHRITIS
WHEN IS IT DONE
People suffering from the following conditions should get a knee replacement surgery:
- A knee injury or arthritis in the knee that has badly damaged the articular surfaces of the joint.
- Swelling and inflammation that does not go away with rest and medicines.
- If the knee is deformed, such as not shaped normally or looking swollen
- Pain and stiffness which gives trouble doing routine activities like getting in and out of car or walking up or down the stairs
BENEFITS OF SURGERY
Get rid of Pain & frustration.
Do away with swelling, stiffness and redness of knee.
Cross Leg sitting is permitted.
Return to walking, cycling, jogging & more.
Prevent being bed ridden.
AFTER SURGERY PRECAUTIONS
What is the recovery time for a total knee replacement?
With proper care after a knee replacement, including physical therapy, you can get back to the things you love doing, with a recovery time of usually 2-3 months.
GOLD KNEE
COCR KNEE
OXINIUM KNEE
KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY CAN SAVE YOU FROM
- Worsening of Knee Deformity: The protective bone cushion can become worn out over time leading to increased inflammation.
- Increased Joint Stiffness: Due to inflammation and lack of mobility, the ligament, joint capsule and muscle become contracted making the joint stiff.
- Difficulty in carrying out daily activities like walking, and sitting due to pain, swelling and stiffness of knee joint.
- Ageing: lowered endurance, weight gain and pulmonary issues.
- Reduced Muscle Strength: As mobility is restricted, it takes a toll on muscle stamina making it lose tensile strength.
SYMPTOMS THAT INDICATE THE NEED FOR A KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
- Long-term Knee Pain
- Difficulty in Walking and sitting on the floor
- Restricted Mobility of the knee joint
- Sudden Pain in the knee that may radiate to other parts of the leg
- When medications offer no relief in joint pain
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT DIAGNOSIS
- Physical examination of the joint to assess the range of joint movement, tenderness and deformity
- Xray to confirm the severity of knee joint damage
- CT scan or MRI done( if required ) to evaluate the condition of knee joint.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT POST KNEE REPLACEMENT?
Day 1 after surgery
The patient may be able to stand and walk with the support of a walker
Day 3
Climbing stairs and walking with or without a stick, patient can be discharged on day 3
Day 7
Walks comfortably without support.
Day 30
Return to normal work
6-8 weeks
Patient can drive as well.
WHY YOU SHOULD NOT DELAY TREATMENT?
Relief from Physiotherapy alone is less effective
Ayurveda & Homeopathy offer short-term relief.
Regaining Natural Knee Movements Completely post surgery.
Dr. Sanjeed Pujary
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Sanjeed Pujary is a Consultant Joint Replacement & Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 10 years of experience. He has performed more than 1000 successful surgeries including Total Knee Replacement.