TOP 9 FAQ Related to knee replacement surgery
When a surgeon recommends a Total knee replacement surgery, you will likely have a lot of questions. Today we are discussing common questions about knee replacement surgery that most of the patients asked. Dr. Ashwini Gaurav, the best orthopedic surgeon in Patna has explained what you need to know about knee replacement surgery and treatment. Let’s dive in
Am I a candidate for knee replacement surgery?
The main thing to understand that not every patient with knee pain require replacement surgery. Knee replacement surgery is the last option of knee pain treatment. The below condition are considered for knee replacement surgery
- Pain in and around the knee that does not respond to medicines, physiotherapy, etc.
- Pain at rest.
- If the scans (X-ray, MRI) show severe osteoarthritic changes.
- Restricted range of motion that interferes with daily living workouts
- Deformed knees like bowing outwards or inward with waddling gait.
- Severe swelling and inflammation
Based on the patient knee pain and history of pain, orthopaedic surgeon recommends wether you need surgery or not?
What is the best age to have a knee replacement?
A patient under 50 is considered “young” for a total knee replacement. While recommendations for surgery are based on a patient’s pain and disability, most patients who undergo a total knee replacement are age 50-80.
How painful is knee replacement surgery?
Whole surgery is done under Anaesthesia and making the procedure painless. Post operative pain is controlled skilfully using Epidural blocks / Medicines / Patches etc. A total knee replacement will affect each person differently. Most people will experience mild pain, swelling, and bruising after surgery, but these will subside gradually in a few weeks.
How long does it take to recover from a knee replacement?
Every patient’s recovery time is different based on age, health, knee pathology. We usually make all our patients walk the very next day, using walker as a support. With the help of occasional physiotherapy, most patients can expect to be up and walking without any support about six weeks after surgery.
The average cost of knee replacement surgery?
The average cost of knee replacement surgery ranges around 1.5 Lacs. The cost depends upon various factors like previous medical conditions, medical care, hospital stay and implants used in surgery. Dr. Ashwini Gaurav best knee replacement surgeon in Patna, provides a complete and quality solution for total knee replacement surgery.
What happens if I avoid surgery?
Knee replacement surgery was suggested by an Orthopaedic surgeon when the pain was not controlled by the medicine and physiotherapy. If you can avoid knee replacement surgery then
- Difficulty carrying out daily activities
- Dependence on another person
- More Pain
- Exceeding Joint Stiffness
- Losing muscle strength
What happens if you wait too long for a knee replacement?
The longer patients wait and allow their knee issues to affect them, the more it impacts overall health. For instance, an inability to walk without pain may lead to avoidance of exercise and weight gain which will put even more pressure on the painful knee. Also, delaying the surgery may lead to deformity and will make affect the long term results.
what should I expect after surgery?
When the surgery is over, you will need to stay in the hospital’s recovery room for observation. Usually, patients can return to their hospital rooms within a few hours after their pulse, blood pressure, and breathing is stable. Since knee replacement is major surgery, it’s common for the patient to be in the hospital for a few days before returning home. You will begin physical therapy during this in-hospital time. Our usual post operative stay period is 3-4 days
How long will the artificial knee joint last?
According to the leading medical journal, The Lancet, “82% of Knee Replacement Surgeries last upto 25 years and may last more”. Remember, we are talking about replacements done 25 years back with instruments and technology of that time !!
With the newer advancements in Implant design and technology, we expect a better outcome in present time.
If you face any problem related to knee pain and knee replacement surgery and you have queries related to knee replacement surgery then you must consult with Dr. Ashwini Gaurav. Dr. Ashwini Gaurav is one of the renowned orthopedic doctors in Patna. He is practicing this kind of surgery for more than 10 years.
