There are approximately 23,000 shoulder replacement surgeries performed each year, 400,000 knee replacements, and 343,000 hip replacements. The statistics do the talking with a proclaiming sound that knee replacements take the commonplace and an increase in the knee related injuries. Knee replacement surgery in Hyderabad can be life-changing for many patients who suffer from osteoarthritis and other joint problems. This surgery can eliminate pain and restore mobility, allowing patients to resume an active lifestyle.
Knee Replacement:
Your knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee, also known as the memorability joint, is a synovial hinge joint formed between three bones: the femur, tibia, and patella. The knee joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) is the other bones that make the knee joint. Movements at the knee joint help in everyday activities, including walking, running, sitting and standing.
Patients unable to stand/walk for 10-15 minutes
Pain over 6 months-1year
History of difficulty in everyday activities
X-Ray showing severely damaged joints (GradeIV)
Medical/Physical Therapy and preservation procedures not successful
Patients without neurological deficits with debilitating pain
In a few patients, the lateral compartment is involved a Unicondylar Knee Replacement, to restore the alignment and balance to protect the knee from further deterioration and delay arthritic changes in other compartments.
This procedure is performed with the assistance of a robotic arm, and CT scan images are used instead of X-rays. The reason is paramount to CT imaging technology which allows the surgeon to construct a three-dimensional model of the joint. The surgeon then uploads the images to the robotic software system to establish a plan for the surgery.
During the procedure, it’s not the robotic arm that performs the surgery, as many thinks, but the surgeon. He controls the robotic arm using the 3D model for guidance and positions the implant in the precise location necessary to ensure the correct leg alignment and soft tissue balance.
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Dr. KIRTHI PALADUGU
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon,
Srikara Hospitals,
#222 & 223,Mythri Nagar,Phase-II,
Madinaguda,Miyapur,Hyderabad-500 049.
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