Total Knee Replacement
Best Knee Replacement Surgeon in Mumbai for Advanced Knee Care
Knee pain can make simple activities like walking or climbing stairs extremely difficult. If medications and therapy are no longer effective, it’s time to consult the best knee replacement surgeon in Mumbai.
At Dr. ABG Spine and Joint Clinic, we offer advanced knee replacement solutions that help restore mobility and improve your quality of life.
What is Knee Replacement Surgery?
Knee replacement surgery is a procedure in which a damaged knee joint is replaced with an artificial implant to relieve pain and improve mobility. It is usually recommended for patients with severe knee pain caused by conditions like osteoarthritis or injury.
During the surgery, the worn-out parts of the knee are removed and replaced with metal and plastic components that function like a natural joint.
Knee Arthritis is the commonest condition affecting elderly people, causing pain, swelling, deformity and difficulty in walking. Most of the times Arthritis is due to the ageing process (Osteoarthritis), but even the disease like Rheumatoid Arthritis can cause painful Arthritic knee.
Signs You May Need Knee Replacement
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Severe knee pain even at rest
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Difficulty walking or standing
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Swelling and stiffness
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Bowed legs or deformity
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Arthritis not responding to treatment
What’s done in Knee replacement surgery
Knee Joint is exposed
Damaged cartilage & bone is removed
Artificial knee joint is fitted over the cut surface with the help of Bone Cement
FAQ's
1. When do I need Joint Replacement surgery?
» The most important criterion is the knee pain. If the knee pain is continuous, increases on standing and walking, causing difficulty in daily routine activities (i.e. avoids going to temple, market, social gatherings etc.) & not well controlled by drugs, local heat, Physiotherapy etc. is the correct time for the Knee Replacement Surgery.
2. Can it be managed by any other method?
» Non surgical treatment i.e. drugs, Heat, Physiotherapy is effective in early stages of the disease only. Once the cartilage is destroyed, no other treatment is effective.
3. Can TKR be done in patient suffering from Diabetis, Hypertension, Asthma, Heart diseases?
» Yes, but they need to be controlled before surgery.
4. What anaesthesis is used for surgery?
» Usually spinal or Epidural or combined anaesthesia is used for surgery.
5. How much time does the surgery take?
» Approximately 3 hours including anaesthesia.
6. What is the post-operative protocol?
» Day - 01 - Ankle foot movement in Bed
Day - 02 - Sitting bedside, knee exercises
Day - 03 - Standing, walking few steps
Day - 04 - Walking with walker
7. How long the Artificial joint will last?
» Present available knee joint usually last for 12-15 years. The longevity depends on various factors like body weight, Activity etc.
8. Which Activities are to be avoided? / Can be done?
» Avoid - Jumping, Jogging, Running, Contact sports, Hiking.
Can do Walking, Climbing Staircase, Cycling, Driving car, games like Golf, Dance like ballroom dancing can be done.
With special type of knee joint squatting and cross legged sitting is permitted.
9. Can both knees be replaced at the same time?
» Yes, Provided the patient is not a high risk patient and his medical condition permits longer surgery.
10. Can I delay the surgery?
» Delay in surgery causes more damage to bones. It can make surgery more difficult and complicated.
11. What is Computer Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery?
» Its a use of Computer software to make accurate cutting of the bone and exact Placement of the prosthesis.
12. How much does the operation cost?
» The cost of imported implant varies between 70 & 90 thousand. Other charges include Doctor's professional charges, which very with doctor's experience and the Hospital charges etc.