What to expect in a total knee replacement?

Total knee replacement has become one of the most common surgeries in India. You would be surprised to know that more than 90% of patients suffering from knee problems found good relief after undergoing knee replacement surgery.

Surgery Preparation:

Firstly, the surgeon will inspect your medical history and will also conduct a physical exam which can include imaging techniques like X-rays. The results will help the doctor in knowing the damage location and other details.

You should also tell your doctor what medicines you are taking, and if you have any previous history of infections, bleeding or blood clots.

Surgery time:

The knee replacement surgery procedure has become quite advanced. Now the patient needs to stay in the hospital for nearly 2-4 days. During the surgery, the patient is given general anesthesia to put you in a deep sleep. The surgery will take 1-2 hours. The surgeon will take out the damaged part of your knee and replace it with the artificial knee part.

After Surgery:

After the surgery, you can expect to stand on your feet within a day. Initially, it would be hard to do on your own, so probably you will require assistance or external help of a cane, crutches or any other walking aid.

The doctor will recommend doing exercise with your knee to see the improvement. Usually, you will relief from pain and more flexibility within a month.

If you are looking for the best knee replacement surgery in Jaipur, then you must consult Dr. Lalit Modi at Jaipurjoints clinic, Jaipur.