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❓ FAQ's Knee Joint Replacement
Get answers to the most common questions about knee replacement surgery, recovery, cost, and rehabilitation.
For a single total knee replacement, 4-5 days of hospitalization is sufficient. For bilateral knee replacement hospital stay of 7 days is good enough.
Normally within 24 – 48 hrs after the operation.
If the anaesthesia fitness is there, then both knees can be operated in one sitting (Bilateral simultaneous TKR). Older patients with compromised fitness and those with co-morbidities may be operated with gap.
You may need a walker for about 15 to 20 days and a cane/ stick for another 3 weeks. Then you can walk without any aids.
Primary TKR is a Routine Surgery and a notice of 3 days is reasonable. But for revision knee 5-6 days are desirable. If you want a patient specific instrumentation, then there will be a gap of four weeks between the MRI scan and your operation. This time is necessary for the cutting blocks to be manufactured and sent to us.
We use only standard prosthesis Implants made in the US. These Prosthesis are brought directly by the multinational companies and marketed through distributors. These are
PFC from Depuy( Johnson & Johnson)
Genesis metal & Oxinium, Journey metal & Oxinium ( Smith & Nephew )
NexGen prosthesis from Zimmer LPS flex fixed & mobile bearing
PFC-Sigma PFC-RP
Post-operative pain is controlled to tolerable levels by an epidural block and analgesics. Two to three weeks of oral pain medication are required for most people, usually it is not a big concern of patients.
A primary total knee replacement takes between about 60 to 90 minutes. Sometime is needed for anaesthesia and other things in operation theatre. A difficult knee or Revision Knee may take about two to two and half hours.
You can have the operation done under general anesthesia (fully unconscious) or a regional anesthesia( spinal or epidural) in which you will be sedated but not knocked out. Regional anesthesia is a more Yes safe mode for diabetics and elderly people.
The diabetologist will bring your sugar levels to within normal levels. Our anaesthetist are very competent at epidural anaesthesia and hence the operation is pretty safe. Wound healing is good in well controlled diabetes.
The diabetologist will bring your sugar levels to within normal levels. Our anaesthetist are very competent at epidural anaesthesia and hence the operation is pretty safe. Wound healing is good in well controlled diabetes.
Non-impact sports like walking, golf, swimming are allowed. You can walk, climb slopes/Stairs & be mobile.
Usually 40 to 45 days after surgery patients are back to job without any complaints. For Foreign Patients
In the case of overseas patients, you can do so safety after 20days. You need to spend only a week in the hospital for your recovery and enjoyably spend the rest in a hotel nearby. This is to ensure that you have recovered fully well after the operation and are fit to travel.
Yes, Sure Mostly after a month
The ideal age is more than 60 years after you have exhausted all conservative measures like painkillers (analgesics), a cane and shoe inserts. However I have done knee replacements for a few patients under 50 years. Depends on clinical stage and X-Ray.
Where suitable, cartilage surgery by arthroscopic and open methods. Abrasion chondroplasty and microfracture are arthroscopic procedures. Autologous cartilage implantation is suitable for small to medium areas of cartilage loss. In this your own cartilage cells are removed, cultured and put back in a damaged area of your knee. An osteotomy is advisable you have mal alignment; if your job is strenuous and the cartilage wear is one sided only (Seen on weight bearing x rays
Post op bending achieved is dependent on the pre op bend, body mass index (BMI), prosthesis & rehabilitation. With the High Flex knee, you can get about 155 degrees. Standard knees allow about 110 to 120 degrees of bending. Sustained self Physiotherapy helps a lot.
The most common reason for a Bilateral Total Knee Replacement is severe arthritis in both knees which are symptomatic interfering with the patient’s activities of daily living and reducing the quality of life. Usually complaints are worst with weight bearing activities, as standing and walking. Untreated, knee arthritis is usually painful, functionally limiting, as it progressively compromises the patient’s independence over time. Another indication is significant deformities in both knees, a situation in which failure to correct both knees deformities at the same time would compromise the clinical result.
The advantages of having a simultaneous procedure include: only one surgical event, a single anesthesia, a shorter overall hospital stay, and the possibility of rehabilitating the patient symmetrically & reduced costs of surgery.
The disadvantages of having a simultaneous procedure include a probable risk increase in cardiovascular & renal complications and a higher possibility of requiring banked blood after surgery.. The initial 2-4 days rehabilitation is slightly more difficult.
The advantages of having a staged procedure include apparently lower stress level for the cardiovascular system, fewer complications related to the heart, a lower incidence of blood clots within the deep veins, as well as a lower possibility of requiring banked blood after surgery. This is an excellent choice for patients with cardiac, vascular or pulmonary diseases or above 75years old
The disadvantages of having a staged procedure are that it requires two hospital stays, two anesthesias and delays full return from disability. However a sequential bilateral knee replacement done a few days apart, obviate these negative points. The total duration of the hospitalization will be about 10 days
In both type of procedures, simultaneous and staged, results are excellent and equivalent in terms of relieve of pain and daily activities. Patients should expect a greater than 95% chance of success.
🤖 FAQ's About Robotic Joint Surgery
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about robotic joint replacement surgery, its benefits, accuracy, recovery, safety, and outcomes.
Robotic joint surgery uses advanced technology to assist surgeons in performing surgery with precision. This method typically results in more accurate joint alignment, smaller incisions, and potentially a quicker recovery.
Unlike traditional surgery, which relies solely on the surgeon’s hands and traditional instruments, robotic surgery uses a robotic arm or tools for precision. This leads to less tissue damage and more accurate implant positioning.
Yes, it’s considered safe and effective. It combines the surgeon’s expertise with the precision of robotic technology, minimizing the risk of complications and enhancing recovery.
Patients often report less post-operative pain with robotic surgery. This is due to the minimally invasive nature of the procedure, resulting in less tissue disruption.
The hospital stay can vary but is generally shorter compared to traditional surgery, usually 2 to 3 is enough.
We use only standard prosthesis Implants made in the US. These Prosthesis are brought directly by the multinational companies and marketed through distributors. These are
PFC from Depuy( Johnson & Johnson)
Genesis metal & Oxinium, Journey metal & Oxinium ( Smith & Nephew )
NexGen prosthesis from Zimmer LPS flex fixed & mobile bearing
PFC-Sigma PFC-RP
Post-operative pain is controlled to tolerable levels by an epidural block and analgesics. Two to three weeks of oral pain medication are required for most people, usually it is not a big concern of patients.
A primary total knee replacement takes between about 60 to 90 minutes. Sometime is needed for anaesthesia and other things in operation theatre. A difficult knee or Revision Knee may take about two to two and half hours.
Recovery time can be faster with robotic surgery, thanks to precise incisions and reduced tissue damage. Patients may start walking the same day or the day after surgery, with full recovery varying from person to person.
You’ll be advised to avoid certain activities that may strain the joint. However, a rehabilitation plan will be tailored for you, gradually increasing activities under supervision.
As with traditional joint replacement, a robotic joint replacement typically lasts 15 years or more with proper care, though this varies by patient activity level, weight, and bone health
Coverage can vary. It’s important to check with your insurance provider and the hospital. Some insurances cover robotic surgery as part of their package for joint replacement surgeries
The best candidates are typically individuals with joint damage that hasn’t responded to less invasive treatments. A thorough examination and discussion with your surgeon will determine if this is the right approach for you.
Accordion ConUsually 40 to 45 days after surgery patients are back to job without any complaints. For overseas patients, this can be safe after 20 days — you’ll need to spend about a week in the hospital for recovery and can spend the rest of your stay nearby before traveling home.tent
🦴 FAQ's About Hip Replacement
Get answers to the most frequently asked questions about hip replacement surgery, recovery time, implant lifespan, rehabilitation, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.
Age is not an issue so long as you are in reasonable health and have the desire to continue living an active life.
Most hip-replacement patients are hospitalized for three to four days after surgery. Make arrangements before your surgery to have someone stay with you after you are discharged.
Approximately One hour and half for surgery. Some extra time is taken by the operating-room staff and anaesthetist.
Not really, we will keep you comfortable with appropriate medication. Generally most patients are able to stop very strong medication within two days.
In the case of overseas patients, you can do so safety after 20days. You need to spend only a week in the hospital for your recovery and enjoyably spend the rest in a hotel nearby. This is to ensure that you have recovered fully well after the operation and are fit to travel.
The scar will be approximately 6?7 inches long. It will be along the side of your hip.
Yes. Until your muscle strength returns after surgery, you will need a walker, later a cane.
Usually Hip replacement patients can manage their own exercises.
The ability to drive depends on whether surgery was on your right hip or your left hip and the type of car you have. If the surgery was on your left hip and you have an automatic transmission, you could be driving within two weeks. If the surgery was on your right hip, your driving could be restricted as long as six weeks. Consult with your surgeon for advice on your activity. You should not drive if you are taking narcotic pain medicine.
🔍 FAQ's About Arthroscopy
Get answers to the most commonly asked questions about arthroscopy, including its benefits, procedure, recovery time, risks, and how it helps diagnose and treat joint problems.
The doctor will make tiny incisions in the skin along the joint. Special tools will be inserted through the incisions. The tools include the arthroscope. The picture from the arthroscope will show up on a screen so that the doctor can see the inside of your joint. The doctor will use the images to move around other tools that can cut and repair tissue in your joint.