The Knee Replacement Surgery Unit at Centre for Bone, Trauma and Joint Replacement is among the most academically inclined and innovation-oriented units of the hospital. The Knee Replacement Center has been offering excellent patient care services and a wide range of treatment options such as implantation of patient-specific devices, Total Knee Replacement Surgery and Minimally Invasive Anterior Hip Replacement.

We have a dedicated and well-qualified team that provides excellent pre, intra and post-operative care. Our doctors' team is supported by highly competent physiotherapists and occupational therapists who provide complete support to patients and help them recover fast.

Yashoda Hospital is known to provide patients with the region’s best Orthopaedic specialists, offering diagnosis, surgical services, treatment, and rehabilitation to the highest level.

Why Choose Yashoda Hospital for Knee Replacement Surgeries?

Our team of highly experienced doctors and surgeons understand the pain you’re experiencing and provide the highest level of medical services with comprehensive care. Our orthopaedic doctors and surgeons are recognized leaders in evaluating all types of knee conditions and treating chronic knee pain.

We follow a multidisciplinary approach to design a patient-centric treatment plan to meet the patient's medical needs and provide them with comprehensive care for effective and optimal outcomes.

We combine real clinical skills with years of experience and use the most advanced techniques to heal our patients. Apart from quality treatment, the hospital has its state-of-the-art infrastructure and services that are at par with excellence. The hospital is equipped with all the latest machines, types of equipment and has a staff that comprises of the world’s best orthopaedic doctors and surgeons who are highly committed to their job.

Our Department at Yashoda Hospital provides you the most excellent way of treating complex orthopaedic conditions with improved results. We provide Computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery, enabling doctors to obtain real-time feedback during the operation regarding the position of surgical instruments.

What Is Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee replacement surgery is an orthopaedic technique in which the surgeon replaces the patient's damaged knee joint with an artificial graft. The knee joint may require knee replacement surgeries due to various reasons, such as:

• An injury
• A severe blow to the knee
• An underlying medical condition like osteoarthritis
• Indulgent into rigorous physical activities

During the surgery, total knee replacement will take approximately 1 to 2 hours under anaesthesia. The surgeon makes an incision on the knee to expose the affected joint, which is then removed and replaced with a plastic, ceramic, or metallic graft. Highly specialized experts create the graft to suit the needs of the patient.

What Are The Indicators For Knee Replacement Surgery?

The need for knee replacement surgery for any patient, entirely dependent upon the severity of the problem and the way their body is responding to non-surgical treatments.

Doctors generally recommend knee replacement surgery in the following cases:

• Persistent pain experienced by the patient in the lower limbs despite medication prescribed by the doctor
• Stiffness and swelling in the knees of the patient even without indulging in rigorous activities
• Pain while walking or climbing the stairs
• No relief from pain even after physiotherapy

What Are The Conditions We Treat Under Knee Replacement Surgery?

Some of the key medical conditions we treat under Knee replacement surgery include:

• Severe osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Haemophilia
• Ligament damage
• Infections that cause severe osteoarthritis
• Gout and ‘pseudogout’ (Crystal deposition diseases)
• Avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply from the death of bone)
• Bone dysplasias (disorders related to the growth of bone).

How Should You Prepare For The Knee Replacement Surgery?

Our doctor will discuss the various procedures with you and suggest some procedures depending on your medical condition. You will have to follow specific guidelines advised by your doctor that will help to minimize the several complications that can arise during or after the surgery.

• Undergo all the required pre-tests as prescribed by your doctor.
• Tell your doctor about your current medical condition and previous medical history.
• Ask a family member to accompany you on the day of the surgery.
• You will be asked to buy crutches or a wheelchair as you might need them after the surgery.
• Keep yourself prepared both physically as well as mentally.

What Are The Precautions You Should Take Before And After The Surgery?

Before the Surgery:

· Stop taking blood-thinning medicine.

• Avoid excessive drinking and smoking.
• Our knees bear the weight of our whole body; therefore, it is important to lose the extra body weight as this can put unnecessary strain on the affected area.

After The Knee Replacement Surgery:

• Avoid taking part in exhaustive physical activities.
• Abstain from smoking and drinking.
• Install High toilet seat for the patient
• Take all the medicines prescribed by your doctor, religiously.
• Ensure the Mobility of the patient without causing any discomfort.
• Do not bend your knee unnecessarily.
• Avoid climbing stairs. If possible, shift your room to the ground floor.
• Avoid bathing with cold water to evade the pain.
• Eat a healthy and nutritious diet as it will help strengthen your body and help to cope with the post-surgical trauma.
• You can also opt for physiotherapy as it helps amidst the swelling and inflammation.

Are There Any Complications Involved?

The various risk factors associated with knee replacement surgery include:

• Infection at the spot of the incision
• Pain and swelling
• Excessive loss of blood
• Clot formation
• Scarring
• Need for revision replacement

A doctor might help the patient overcome such complications with comprehensive care and best after surgery treatment options.