Total Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common
types of joint replacement surgery performed in world, with more than 2 lac
operations per year in the United States alone. Many patients travel from USA
and UK to get low cost knee replacement surgery in India.
The partial knee surgery may be possible if the arthritis in
the knee is confined to a limited area. If the arthritis is widespread, then
the partial knee replacement is NOT appropriate, and should not be considered.
In addition, the partial knee surgery is recommended in
patients who are:
1. Older than 55 years
2. Not obese
3. Relatively sedentary
4. Have intact ligaments (specifically the Anterior crucial
ligament)
The knee can be divided into three compartments:
1. Medial Compartment.
2. Lateral Compartment
3. Patello-femoral compartment
Most patients go home the day after surgery (unlike the 3 or
4 days required by a total knee replacement). You can put your full weight on
your knee immediately. There is usually less rehabilitation or physical therapy
required compared to total knee replacement. Most forms of exercise are
acceptable after surgery, including walking, swimming and biking. However,
patients should avoid high-impact activities such as jogging.
Total knee replacement is considered a relatively routine
surgery with a 95% success rate at 20 years. Age between 65 and 75, of these
surgeries, approximately 80% are unilateral (only one knee replaced) and 20%
are bilateral.
There are dedicated specialized hospitals in
India for Joint Replacerment like Medanta – The Medicity , BLK Super Specialty
Hospital Delhi. They availed high quality and cost effective advanced surgery
in India.
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