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.
Mr. Gonsalves was leading a normal and active life till arthritis crept up and set his life in turmoil. From being an active 60+ grandpa, he soon became…
Are you recovering from Total Knee Replacement or TKR? Congratulations! You made it past the first hurdle! With a little attention and care, you will soon be back on your feet! Can’t figure what is allowed and what is not? Here is a simple guide to post-op healing to help you put your best foot forward!
Opting for any surgery is an important decision and Total Knee Replacement or TKR is no different. Wondering if it is the best option for your or your loved ones? Here’s some information that could help your decision-making process.
Doctor's Speak
Dr. Harish Bhende, an Arthroplasty Surgeon with 20 years of practice talks about how critical a knee replacement surgery is, the do’s and don’ts after a total knee replacement surgery, and how soon a patient can expect to go back to normalcy.
Dr. Ashit Shah one of most renowned knee replacement doctor talks about what a patient can expect when they have diabetes and need a knee replacement surgery.