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How Long Does Recovery Take Post Knee Replacement Surgery?

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016

Question: My Mom will undergo Optetrak Logic Knee Replacement in Right Knee. Just want to know what will be the full recovery period(including physiotherapy) for the same? How good is the technology compared to others?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
She will have good pain relief

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Knee replacement is very rewarding surgery and I believe that your mother will be happy after getting it done. Following will be physiotherapy protocol.
1.Walking and knee bending from next day.
2.Stairs form 3 rd day.
3.Dressing on fifth day.
4.Suture removal on 14 th day.
5. Walk with out support on 3rd week.
As far as logic knee replacement is concerned, it is a PCL retaining knee with good results. it has long survivorship. But as my experience suggest there is no difference between various implant. It is surgical technique and condition of knee which matter most.
So if you can tell me where you are getting operated and send me x rays of your mother then I can advise you better.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 minutes later)

My Mother is getting operated by Dr. XXXXXXX Kodical in Apollo Spectra, Koramangala. The Doctor has assured that she will be able to walk properly after 5-7 Days. Do you feel so?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes she will be able to walk from second day

Detailed Answer:
hello,
yes walking is possible from next day.There is no bed rest needed. It is possible that she may need walker for some days. But after some time she can leave walker and walk without support.
thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 minute later)

Thanks a lot for your prompt response.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I wish your mom a fast recovery

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for allowing me to help you. Please keep me update about her post operative status. It is always good to hire a physio for home, it will make her recovery faster after discussing with your operative surgeon.
thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar