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.
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.
From walking to squatting and kicking, our knees play an important role in our lives. So it is inevitable that when our knees get damaged, the results can be quite painful indeed! To ease the pain one can opt for many ways, however, when all else fails, then one must look at TKR as an option.
Doctor's Speak
Dr. Ashit Shah – knee replacement surgery expert talks about when a patient needs knee surgery, the different techniques, implants and the advantages of the procedure.
With an experience of more than 30 years of practice, Dr. Sanjay Lodhe throws light on the benefits of opting for a TKR. With all the merits and precautions one must take post surgery, this profile is meant to put your mind at ease if you’re planning on opting for it soon.
Patient's Story