Any fracture around the knee joint has to be treated more meticulously and precisely to perfection as there is joint surface involvement It should heal in the most anatomical position and be followed by the physio rehab protocol. Ensuring maximal functional status.
Common Knee Injuries:
Your knee could be an advanced joint with several elements, creating it prone to a range of injuries. a number of the foremost common knee injuries embrace fractures, dislocations, sprains, and ligament tears.
Many knee injuries are often with success treated with straightforward measures, like bracing and rehabilitation exercises. alternative injuries could need surgery to correct.
Who Needs Total Knee Replacement :
- 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 (Grade - lV)
- 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.
Preparation For Surgery:
- Stop Asprin, Warfarin, Clopidogrel, at least 5 days before surgery.
- Decide for a date suitable to you
- Get investigations of* Major Surgical profile
* 2D ECHO & ECG before surgery - If any dental or urine infections certified, you need to take antibiotics
Discharge on:
- 3rd day ( Single Knee)
- 5th day ( Both Knees)
- Minimal physiotherapy of 10 days after discharge at your home
- Exercise of Knee strengthening before and after discharge
- Can do all activities in 1-2 months after knee replacement
Fast Track Recovery:
- We make you walk on the same day of surgery ( If your will permits)
- Stay 2-3 days (for single knee)
- Stay 4-5 days (for double knee)
- Physio for 15 days at home
- Start household work in 15 to 20 days
Start unrestricted walking, climbing stairs, driving in one and a half to 2 months
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Mythri Nagar, Phase-II,
Madinaguda, Miyapur, Hyderabad- 500 049.
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