After knee replacement, the knee problem of a person ends but it takes more time to recover after this surgery and the patient has to face more problems during recovery but he can live a normal life after knee replacement. Before getting knee replacement, the patient should know about everything from the doctor so that there is no problem .

What is knee replacement surgery?

Knee replacement is a medical procedure in which the doctor opts for knee replacement for problems in the knee joints or any injury that causes the knee to stop working. Knee replacement surgery usually takes one to two hours. In this surgery, the damaged bones of the knee are removed. In this procedure, it is important to consult an orthopedic surgeon.

Why is knee replacement done?

There are many reasons for performing a knee replacement –

• Osteoarthritis (a condition causing painful inflammation in the joints) Other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

• Knee injuries that lead to arthritis.

• Fractures, ligament tears, cartilage tears resulting in serious damage to the knee.

• Severe and chronic knee pain.

• Swelling in the knees that cannot be reduced with medication.

• Stiffness of joints.

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• Joint deformity.

• Tenderness in the joint.

What things should be kept in mind before knee replacement surgery?

Before knee replacement surgery, the doctor examines the patient thoroughly such as-

• Physical examination: The patient is examined in a lying down position. The doctor then looks for signs of joint swelling, joint deformity, and muscle damage. The doctor then feels the joint to check for warmth, swelling, fluid, and tenderness. In addition, the doctor checks the range of motion of the joint by moving the knee back and forth to check for any stiffness of the joint .

• Blood tests: Special blood tests may be done to check the level of inflammation or the presence of antibodies . For example, the presence of rheumatoid factor ( RF ) in the blood may indicate the presence of autoimmune disease, especially rheumatoid arthritis . Common blood tests such as CBC, blood glucose, kidney function tests , liver function tests are done beforehand.

• Joint aspiration: In this procedure a small sample of fluid is collected from the knee joint using a needle and sent for further testing. This is done in select patients only if needed.

• Imaging tests: The most commonly used imaging tests are X-rays as they help see structural changes, signs of joint wear, cartilage loss or tissue tearing, swelling, the amount of fluid present, etc. Sometimes an MRI or CT scan is planned.

How is the procedure of knee replacement surgery done?

During knee replacement, first of all the patient is given spinal anesthesia so that the lower part of the patient becomes numb and the patient does not feel pain. To avoid any infection after surgery, the patient is given antibiotics before, during and after the surgery. After that the surgeon makes an incision of about 6-12 inches and to reach the damaged knee parts, the surgeon separates the knee cap and removes the damaged part and the difficult joint is joined by bending and rotating the knee and after that the incision is closed.

Good hospitals for knee replacement surgery.

Best hospitals in Gurugram for knee replacement surgery –

• Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, Gurugram
• Medanta The Medicity, Gurugram
• Fortis Healthcare Limited, Gurugram
• Paras Hospital, Gurugram

Best hospitals in Delhi for knee replacement surgery –

• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
• Fortis Heart Hospital, Okhla, Delhi
• BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, Rajinder Nagar, Delhi
• Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, Delhi

Best hospitals in Greater Noida for Knee Replacement Surgery –

• Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida
• yatharth hospital, greater noida
• Bakson Hospital Greater Noida
• JR Hospital, Greater Noida
• Prakash Hospital, Greater Noida
• shanti hospital, greater noida
• divya hospital, greater noida

What to take care of after knee replacement surgery?

After knee replacement, the patient must take care of himself and follow the advice given by the doctor and also keep in mind some things like –

• If you want to recover quickly after knee replacement surgery , then do not do any work that puts pressure on the knees. Do not try to bend your knees forcibly. Apart from this, do not do such work that makes you uncomfortable . Walking or running for a long time immediately after surgery is also not good for the patient.

• It is very important to undergo physical therapy after knee replacement surgery. After surgery, you should do the exercises that the doctor tells you to do regularly. Keep in mind that after knee replacement, you have to make exercise a part of your life. If you want to hire a physical trainer personally , then you must consult your doctor before doing so.

• After knee replacement surgery , people often have confusion about whether they will be able to sit cross-legged or bend their legs. However, this problem does not depend on the joints but on the range of movement before surgery and how much the knee is able to bend.

• Your temperature may remain slightly elevated for several days after surgery . However, you should contact your doctor if the fever persists above 101°F with chills, sweats, and increased pain at the incision.

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