Total Knee Replacement Surgery In Delhi

The knee joint is where three bones meet, the femur (thigh), tibia (leg) and patella (knee cap). The area where they meet is covered with a polish called cartilage. This facilitates smooth movement between the bones with less friction. As we get older or due to certain diseases the cartilage gets destroyed and bone rubs against bone causing friction and pain.

Cartilage cannot be produced by the body and thus needs to be replaced with another smooth surface. The knee is preserved but a cap around 1cm thick is put over the knee that reduces friction and acts like cartilage. This is known as a total knee replacement and typically involves putting a cap in all three compartment son the knee.

What is Total Knee Replacement?

Walking or climbing stairs may be difficult if your knee is severely damaged due to arthritis or injury. You may even feel pain while sitting or lying down.

When non-surgical treatments such as medications and walking aids are no longer effective, you may want to consider total knee replacement surgery. Total knee replacement surgery is a safe and effective procedure that replaces your damaged knee and helps relieve pain, correct leg deformity, and allowing you to resume normal activities.

 Schedule an appointment with Dr Vikram Mhaskar for total knee replacement surgery in Delhi

Why Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

Understanding what the procedure can and cannot do is critical when deciding whether to have total knee replacement surgery. Most people who have total knee replacement surgery report a significant reduction in knee pain and an improvement in their ability to perform daily activities.

With normal use and activity, every knee replacement implant begins to wear out in its plastic spacer. Running, jogging, jumping, and other high-impact sports are prohibited for the rest of your life after surgery.

Following total knee replacement in Delhi, realistic activities include unlimited walking, swimming, golf, driving, light hiking, biking, ballroom dancing, and other low-impact sports. Knee replacements can last for many years if the activity is adapted appropriately.

Who Needs Total Knee Replacement Surgery?

The recommendation for surgery is based on the patient's pain and disability, not their age.

An orthopaedic surgeon evaluation includes the following components:

• Medical history- Your orthopaedic surgeon will inquire about your overall health and the severity of your knee pain and ability to function.
• You will be examined to assess parameters such as motion, stability, strength, and overall leg alignment. 
• X-rays- These images aid in determining the extent of damage and deformity in your knee.
• Other assessments- To determine the condition of the bone and soft tissues, blood tests or advanced imaging, such as an MRI scan, may be required.

Your orthopaedic surgeon will review the findings of your evaluation with you and determine whether total knee replacement in Delhi is the best option for you.

Benefits of Total Knee Replacement Surgery In Delhi

Dr Vikram Mhaskar is your best choice for total knee replacement surgery in Delhi. He also specializes in knee preservation procedures such as osteotomies, unicondylar knee replacements, and total knee replacements. He is a sought-after faculty member at international and national knee and shoulder surgery conferences. He has worked as a Knee and Shoulder Surgeon Consultant.

Knee replacement surgery has the following benefits.

Pain relief

Knee surgery can help you get rid of the crippling knee pain you feel when you walk, run, stand, or even sit or lie down. Knee surgery effectively relieves pain.

Improved mobility

Significant knee pain can make walking short distances inside your home or at work difficult. Knee pain can even cause sedentary behaviour, resulting in weight gain and illness.

Reduce medication

After knee surgery, medication, physical therapy, and other surgical procedures are no longer required.

High success rate

Knee surgery is very successful, with very high patient satisfaction rates. Surgical ACL reconstruction has a success rate of 82 to 95 percent.