| Category | Orthopaedic Care |
Knee replacement, also known as arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to repair a knee damaged by arthritis or a severe injury. Artificial joints made of metal, ceramic, or plastic are used to help your knees move and function naturally. Knee replacement is usually done when knee pain cannot be relieved by medicines and other treatment modalities. This surgery is done to improve the quality of life of the patient.
The surgery usually lasts upto45-60minutesperknee.
The amount of time often depends on how much time it will take to prepare you for the surgery, the type of equipment, and the type of anesthesia used.
Age usually doesn’t matter for this surgery. If you are in good health and physically fit, you are a go for surgery.
Most patients continue physical therapy at home; some continue in a rehabilitation center. Your surgeon and physiotherapist will talk to you about the type of rehabilitation that is right for you.
Any equipment needs will be arranged before or during your hospital stay. Equipment may include:
Yes, you can. Your physiotherapist will teach you how to comfortably ride in a car after your surgery.
What will be the duration of your stay in the hospital?
Usually, the stay in the hospital for a total of both knee replacements is 5 days, while for total singlekneereplacementis3 days. Your duration of stay might change depending on your condition before, during, and after surgery.
The success rate is 98-99%
Surgery-related, anesthesia-related, and implant-related complications will be discussed and explained prior to surgery.
