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Question: Dear Doctor
My wife is having knee joint pain since long and wishing to get joint replacement. please through some light on the process and options
My wife is having knee joint pain since long and wishing to get joint replacement. please through some light on the process and options
Brief Answer:
About knee replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Knee replacement is the best procedure for severe Osteoarthritis knee.
The damaged joint is removed and replaced with stainless steel, chromium and titanium alloy Implants.
This shall give you nearly pain free mobilisation. Exercise after surgery is needed for upto 6 months. Weight bearing can be started in 2 weeks.
Complications can include infection, loosening of the metal joint, fracture etc. Hence proper exercise to strengthen the muscles, good diet, proper rehabilitation is needed.
You can ask me any specific questions about this procedure and I shall be ready to help.
I hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
About knee replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Knee replacement is the best procedure for severe Osteoarthritis knee.
The damaged joint is removed and replaced with stainless steel, chromium and titanium alloy Implants.
This shall give you nearly pain free mobilisation. Exercise after surgery is needed for upto 6 months. Weight bearing can be started in 2 weeks.
Complications can include infection, loosening of the metal joint, fracture etc. Hence proper exercise to strengthen the muscles, good diet, proper rehabilitation is needed.
You can ask me any specific questions about this procedure and I shall be ready to help.
I hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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Dr. Sonia Raina
Thank you Doctor
any feedback on the success rate of the knee joint replacement in general?
which material is best to go far (steel, titanium, chromium etc) any idea on tentative cost per joint replacement ?
which age is better to go for I mean presently my wife is 55 and so is it advisable to go for replacement now ?
is it advisable to go for both joints or one after one ? how much time we need to spend at hospital ?
any feedback on the success rate of the knee joint replacement in general?
which material is best to go far (steel, titanium, chromium etc) any idea on tentative cost per joint replacement ?
which age is better to go for I mean presently my wife is 55 and so is it advisable to go for replacement now ?
is it advisable to go for both joints or one after one ? how much time we need to spend at hospital ?
Brief Answer:
Information about knee replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Success rates is very high. But after replacement the surgery may need to be done once again after close to 20 years. This is the life of the survey implant.
It is best to go with Stryker Triathlon series knee set as this gives good range of motion after operation. Usual cost in Government or XXXXXXX Hospital would be close to one lakh XXXXXXX rupees. It would be better to go with one joint replacement at a time unless she has other health concerns which cannot allow her to go through surgery twice. You may need to spend close to 10 to 15 days in the Hospital but this can extend to a month in some places.
Information about knee replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Success rates is very high. But after replacement the surgery may need to be done once again after close to 20 years. This is the life of the survey implant.
It is best to go with Stryker Triathlon series knee set as this gives good range of motion after operation. Usual cost in Government or XXXXXXX Hospital would be close to one lakh XXXXXXX rupees. It would be better to go with one joint replacement at a time unless she has other health concerns which cannot allow her to go through surgery twice. You may need to spend close to 10 to 15 days in the Hospital but this can extend to a month in some places.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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