A steep pain, discomfort while climbing stairs and even stiffness while going to bed – such simple symptoms can be the first trigger for of Knee Replacement. When recommended by orthopedic surgeons, the initial concern, worry and curiosity among patients about the process of Knee Replacement is very common. Some even want to learn about its success rate, after care and scope of recovery. No orthopedic surgeon is constantly available to answer all queries.
To solve the problem, in this blog post, Vaishvi Hospital compiles a basic understanding about Knee Replacement – Process, Care and FAQs for clear understanding of patients. All information included in this blog is based on the process of knee replacement surgery conducted at Vaishvi Hospital.
Knee Replacement – Process
Knee replacement can only be conducted in well-equipped hospitals with an in-hospital stay of up to three days.
Before placing patients in OT, two processes are conducted – IV line and urinary catheterization.
Anesthesiologist present in the OT monitors heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, and blood oxygen level of the patient during the course of the entire knee replacement process.
The knee replacement is conducted by expert orthopedic surgeon who starts by making a small incision in the knee region. Damaged surfaces of the effected knee are removed and the knee joint is resurfaced with prosthesis. In present times, orthopedic surgeons use cemented prosthesis for artificial knee prosthesis with surgical cement. If required, both cemented prosthesis and uncemented prosthesis can be placed simultaneously. Prosthesis contains three parts - the tibial component, the femoral component and the patellar component.
At this stage, the incision is closed by surgical staples. Orthopedic surgeon may also choose to stitch the skin. A sterile bandage is applied to cover the area.
The process of knee replacement is simple and is conducted flawlessly by best orthopedic surgeons.
The entire time duration of knee replacement process can take up to two hours.
Dr. Jaimeen P. Jesalpura of Vaishvi Hospital regarded as the best knee replacement surgeon in Vadodara uses fourth generation technology for all kinds of surgeries. For knee replacement, he follows MIS CR technology only.
All knee replacement surgery processes conducted at Vaishvi Hospital has a lifespan of more than 20 years.
Knee Replacement – Care
After the knee replacement process, patients must take utmost care for faster recovery particularly once they are discharged from hospital.
The first to-do after a knee replacement surgery is to keep the area clean and dry. Patients must abide by every after care instruction of the orthopedic they are consulting including the bath regime.
For patients who get swelling, ice or elevation might work as healthy advice. Discuss with your orthopedic before doing anything like this.
All medicines as recommended by the orthopedic must be consumed on time along with nutritious diet and lots of water.
Physiotherapy, daily life activity, driving can only be started after doctor’s recommendation.
Stitches must be removed by orthopedic in the hospital only.
Patients undergoing knee replacement must discuss with respective orthopedic surgeon before beginning any kind of walking or climbing stairs. Though most doctors recommend assistive device (cane or walker) for patients after knee replacement surgery but such is not the case at Vaishvi Hospital.
As the surgery is conducted by experienced orthopedic surgeons with 100% accuracy, speedy recovery, zero error and fastest recovery are certain when you choose Vaishvi Hospital for knee replacement surgery in India.
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Knee Replacement – FAQ
Here are the common knee replacement related FAQs that we often receive at Vaishvi Hospital from our patients. All answers are compiled by Dr. Jaimeen P. Jesalpura - the best orthopaedic surgeon in Gujarat, who is now leading the entire team of Vaishvi Hospital.
When to consider knee replacement?
Only when an orthopedic surgeon examines and recommends that a patient should consider knee replacement.
Any alternatives of knee replacement surgery?
The common alternatives of knee replacement surgery are physical therapy, weight loss, anti-inflammatory medicine, steroid injections and hyaluronic gel, injections.
However, which is the best treatment for knee replacement can only be mapped by an orthopedic depending on the critical condition of the knee.
What happens during knee replacement?
In a knee replacement surgery, the surgeon moves the kneecap, cuts away the damaged cartilage and bone. The damaged part of the knee is replaced with metal and plastic components that form an artificial joint. The artificial knee joint is biologically compatible and helps to function like normal knee condition without pain or problem.
What kind of anesthesia is used during knee replacement procedure?
Every knee replacement surgery has an anesthesiologist present in the OT. Anesthesia can be given to patient in general, by spine or regionally.
What is the cost of knee replacement in India?
The cost of knee replacement in India has reduced in recent times. At Vaishvi Hsopital, Vadodara the knee replacement package starts at 99,999 INR only.
Vaishvi Hospital believes that this blog about ‘Knee Replacement – Process, Care and FAQs’ would help patients who are recommended knee replacement or are facing knee pain in recent times. For further information about knee replacement surgery in India, feel free to connect with Vaishvi Hospital – one of the best knee replacement hospitals in Gujarat.