How does knee replacement
surgery take place?
During the knee replacement surgery, the surgeon removes the damaged surfaces of the knee joint
and then resurfaces it with the knee prosthesis. They are usually of two types: cemented and
uncemented out of which the cemented prosthesis is used more often. This is made up of plastic
and metal Later the prosthesis is attached to the bone with surgical cement. In the case of an
uncemented prosthesis, the prosthesis is attached to the bone with a porous surface onto which
the bone grows to attach to the prosthesis.
Later the incision is closed with surgical tapes or stitches.
What is theDifference between
a healthy and an arthritic knee?
Ligaments and muscles provide stability because of which the knee weight-bearing surfaces allow
painless moments, in the case of a healthy knee. Whereas the cartilage cushion is worn out in
case of an arthritic knee. The bones rub together and it becomes rough due to which there is
difficulty in walking as there are inflammations and pain.
Who all needs Total knee
Replacement surgery?
Patients suffering from Osteoarthritis are the ones who are usually advised to go for total knee
replacement. Conditions which may require knee replacement are as follows:
-
Ligament injuries
- Arthritis such as Rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis.
- Dysplasias
When is a patient advised to
undergo knee replacement surgery?
Knee replacement is advised when nonsurgical options such as medication, physical therapy, and
other walking aid are not able to help the patient to alleviate the pain. Total knee replacement
is major surgery and therefore the patient is advised to go through this surgery only when all
the above medications fail to provide relief.
Some more reasons when a patient is advised to go through this surgery are as follows:
If there is any instability in the knee
If there are deformities in the knee because of which it is impossible to stay active throughout
the day.
If the patient is unable to sleep because the pain in the knee is so severe.
If there is any stiffness or swelling in the knee joint.
If it gets impossible to work.
Why choose our team for knee
replacement surgery?
Here are a few reasons why you should choose our team for knee replacement surgery:-
- Affordable cost
- Latest and advanced technology
- India’s top surgeons
- Excellent team of experienced surgeons
- Top-Notch facilities
- Multidisciplinary staff
At Blue bliss Hospital, we have highly qualified doctors with an experienced team of surgeons in
their respective fields such as Bone cancer surgeons, limb reconstruction surgeons, Paediatric
orthopaedic surgeons.
Blue bliss hospital has an experienced team of orthopaedic surgeons headed by Dr Chandrashekar
chikkamuniyappa who also runs a
joint replacement fellowship for young orthopaedic surgeons at the
hospital. He has also been awarded the “Aryabhata international award” in 2010 and many more. With
power-packed experienced surgeons, blue bliss hospital also uses the advanced and latest technology.
They provide the best facility possible at an affordable cost in a city such as Bangalore.
