What you need to know about total knee replacement

Total Knee Joint Replacement Surgeon in Hyderabad

Your knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. The knee, also known as the tibiofemoral 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.

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.

PREPARATION FOR SURGERY

Stop Asprin, Warfarin, Clopidrogel, 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 house hold work in 15 to 20 days

Start unrestricted walking, climbing stairs, driving in one and half to 2 months

If you find the post useful and worth sharing, don’t forget to share it on Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus!

Contact us

Dr. KIRTHI PALADUGU

Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon,

Srikara Hospitals,

#222 & 223,Mythri Nagar,Phase-II,

Madinaguda,Miyapur,Hyderabad-500 049.

Website: https://www.navigationjointsurgeon.com

Comments

Hip Joint Replacement in Hyderabad

Hip Joint Replacement in Hyderabad The hip joint is the largest ball-and-socket synovial joint in our body and also one of the largest weight-bearing joints of the body. This ball-and-socket joint helps you move your legs during everyday activities such as walking and climbing up and down the stairs. The hip joint consists of two main parts: Femoral head and Acetabulum. Femoral Head: It is the ball of the joint or the ball-shaped piece of bone at the top of the femur. It is almost spherical in shape and surrounded by articular cartilage all around. The femoral head size may range from 40 to 60 mm in diameter and varies with body mass. The thickness of the articular cartilage is about 4 mm superiorly and tapers to 3 mm at the periphery. Acetabulum: Acetabulum is a socket (concave depression) on the lower side of the pelvis where the femoral head fits into the acetabulum to form the hip joint. The ball is connected to the socket with bands of tis...

Best Orthopedic doctor in Hyderabad

Best Orthopedic doctor in Hyderabad DR. KIRTHI PALADUGU M.S.(ORTHO). After Endorsing the Degree “Master of Surgery in Orthopaedics ”, with the support of my professor’s & Associated Staff had extensive unparalleled exposure to the Trauma (Accident & Fracture) Cases. With usual Curiosity & Perseverance in the field of Joints, to give back my Society & the Country at world class levels, been to Germany in 2014 for the Exclusive & Extensive Training in Computer Assisted navigation & Revision Joint Replacement Surgeries. Underwent training in AO Pelviacetabular Trauma in Bengaluru - 2014 Took extensive super speciality training in the feild of advanced Arthroscopy of Knee, Shoulder, Hip and Cartilage reconstructive surgeries, sports medicine at various reputed centers in Singapore, France & London. Now I have been Associated with SRIKARA HOSPITALS since 2013 at Secunderabad have emerged to be the Consultant Arthroscopy, Computer Assisted Navigati...

Best Arthroscopy surgeon in Hyderabad

Arthroscopy (Sports Medicine) With the Advent of Science & the optics in Medical Profession any Joint can be visualised & reconstructed in the body using Arthroscope with its extensive use in the Knee & Shoulder Joints. With the increase in the high energy sports ( Sports Injuries ) & the Road Trafficking with high speed vehicles the ligament injuries and their reconstruction & repair has become a day to day activity in the high demand joints such as Knee & Shoulders. Knee arthroscopy Ligament injuries and cartilage defects neglected in the initial stages, pose a problem later. Ligament tears such as ACL tear: PCL MCL/LCL injury mainly cause instability patients are troubled with daily activities including jogging, climbing stairs. brisk movements. exercise sporting both for recreation & professional. MRIs help in diagnosing the level of injury, grading of the ligament tear and need for the repair.Ligament reconstructions are minimal...

Dr Kirthi Paladugu

Search This Blog