Knee Replacement
Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure done to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. Whether you actually need the surgery is a decision that you and your doctor, an orthopedic surgeon, carefully make together. More than 90% of people who have had their knees replaced see a huge improvement in pain and their ability to get around.
You might be thinking: “Why do my joints ache when it’s cold?” Usually, joint pains are symptoms of some injury or an extension of an underlying health condition.…
Overview A condition that is characterized by pain in the front part of the knee and surrounding the patella (kneecap) is called patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Doctors also…
Doctor's Speak
Dr. Bakul Arora, a specialist in joint replacement surgery, suggests implants for patients with metal allergy, recovery phase after a knee replacement surgery, and the difference between an original and replaced knee.
Dr. Bakul Arora, a specialist in joint replacement surgery, explains what a minimally invasive knee replacement surgery is, the difference between Indian and international knee implants and why patients should not avoid surgery.
Patient's Story
Sushila Vyaas from Vapi talks about how she could finally take her much-awaited trip to Kashmir with her family comfortably and pain-free post her knee surgery.
Forty-four-year-old Kamal talks about her trials and tribulations with arthritis. From being unable to stand, to being the lead chef of a marathon meal for the family, she talks about how life has changed after a total knee replacement surgery.