Knee Replacement Surgery

Efficient and effective treatment for knee replacement surgery

When medications and treatments fail, knee replacement surgery is an option. Knee replacement surgery is carried out to replace some of your knee joint to improve mobility and relieve pain and stiffness.  Two major types of knee replacement surgery are mentioned below:

Total Knee Replacement Surgery:
Total knee replacement is the most common type of knee joint replacement surgery. In this procedure, all three areas of the knee joint, including medial (inside), lateral, and patellofemoral (under the kneecap), are replaced.

Partial Knee Replacement Surgery:
Partial knee replacement is a type of knee arthroplasty (joint replacement). This surgical procedure removes the damaged sections of the knee joint and subsequently replaces them with an artificial joint made of either plastic or metal.

Knee replacement surgery is performed with great precision and advanced technologies at Health Routes Global Partner Centres. 

The Knee replacement Surgery Duration: 1-3hrs
Average Length of Stay in Hospital: 3-5 Days
Post Discharge Recovery Stay in Hotel/Home in India: 1-2 week
Resume Normal Activities: After 6 weeks
Recurrence of Pain:  4-8%
Surgery Risk Category: Mild
Knee Replacement Procedure

Before the Procedure

A knee replacement surgeon performs a thorough evaluation of medical history and reviews diagnostic reports like Blood tests, Urine tests, ECG, and X-rays. Additional tests may be advised based on requirements and the patient's condition.

Patients discuss all the alternative therapies and the duration they have taken before. Doctors explain all the risks and benefits of the case-specific treatment-related information

After the Procedure

After knee replacement surgery, pain-relieving medications are given. The knee replacement team regularly monitors the patient’s condition. The length of hospital stay is 3-5 days.

The patient has to take 15-20 physiotherapy sessions. Regular follow-ups are advisable. One should follow the instructions thoroughly given by the surgeon.