Bilateral Knee Replacement in India

Some information about bilateral knee replacement:

Replacing a deteriorated, timeworn, or compromised bone with an artificial counterpart is known as knee replacement surgery, or arthroplasty. This intricate procedure entails excising damaged bone and soft tissues from the femur, tibia, and patella, subsequently substituting them with a synthetic joint composed of robust metal alloys and durable polymers.

TYPES

There are two types of knee replacement:

1. (TKR): Total Knee Replacement.
2. (PKR): Partial Knee Replacement.

TREATMENT

Total Knee Replacement (TKR): In the total knee replacement process, the complete joint is replaced by an artificial joint. Throughout the complete knee replacement procedure, the top of the thigh bone is removed and replaced by a metal shell. The lower long bone (tibia) was additionally removed and replaced by a metal stem. Knee replacement surgery has its own specific edges and risks.

Partial Knee Replacement (PKR): This procedure is reserved for instances where damage is confined to a single compartment of the knee. PKR involves minimal bone removal and is performed through a smaller incision, rendering it a less invasive alternative to TKR. When the injury or degeneration is localized to a specific region, PKR emerges as a viable option, ensuring a more conservative approach to preserving the knee’s natural integrity.

RISK

With any operation, there are some risks as well as some benefits.

In knee replacement surgery, complications are rare but may include:

• Wound infection.
• Into the knee joint (unexpected bleeding).
• Nerve damage around the knee joint area.
• Blood clotting.
• Knee stiffness.

ADVANCE OPTION IN KNEE SURGERY

1. Frame implant (females): Specially designed for the female body.
2. High-flex knee replacement: Bending up to 100 or 55 degrees and being cross-legged permits motion and squatting.
3. Knee surgery (minimal invasive): Four to five inches of incision slowly. Scar (tiny), blood loss (less), surgical trauma (less), medication (lesser),  quick recovery, and a short stay in the hospital.

TREATMENT DURATION

Knee replacement surgery duration is only one to two hours, and the hospital stay is about 3–6 days.

SUCCESS RATE

Knee replacement surgery success rates at India’s best hospitals are 99%.

And the success rate of surgery also depends on the patient’s condition.