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#Why is knee replacement surgery required? - There are three most common reasons for knee replacement surgery: -Osteoarthritis: This is age-related arthritis which is caused by the wear and tear and damage of the knee joint. -Rheumatoid arthritis: -Post-traumatic arthritis: This kind of arthritis is caused because of some severe knee injury. #Who all should go for knee replacement surgery? When a patient complaints of ; -Severe stiffness or knee pain that hinders in carrying out daily tasks like walking, climbing stairs, -Persistent, moderate knee pain that doesn’t let a person sleep or rest -Chronic knee inflammation or swelling that is not improving even after medications or resting -Knee deformity, such as a noticeable arch or bow on the inside or outside of the knee -Depressive feelings because of the inability to carry out daily activities. #Step-by-Step Process of Knee Replacement Surgery- -Preparing for the surgery: Knee arthroplasty procedure is major surgery; thus, pre-operative groundwork, consultations, and physical assessments typically start a month before the scheduled date of the surgery. -Surgery is mostly performed under a general or epidural/spinal anaesthetic. In this procedure, the surgeon takes out the damaged cartilage and bone of the knee and then places the artificial implant for restoring the proper alignment and movement of the knee. #Recovering at the home post the surgery- After a knee replacement procedure, the patient is hospitalised for a minimum of 1 to 3 days, subject to how he is responding to rehabilitation. #when to drive car - You can drive again after about four to six weeks, and go back to work after a period of six to eight weeks. #Type of impllant we use- -DEPUY / J& J - PFC SIGMA / PS 150 HIGH FLEX DESIGNS -SMITH AND NEPHEW / OXINIUM KNEE -STRYKER -ZIMMER -Nexgen

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