Knee Replacement In Bangalore - Procedure & Recovery

Diagnosis Before Knee Replacement Surgery

Before undergoing knee replacement surgery, patients typically complete a thorough diagnostic process to assess the severity of their condition and confirm that surgery is the most appropriate course of action. Common evaluations include:

• Medical History and Physical Examination – The orthopedic surgeon reviews the patient’s medical history—symptoms, prior treatments, and underlying conditions—and performs a comprehensive physical exam of the knee to evaluate range of motion, stability, strength, and signs of joint damage.
• Imaging Tests – Imaging helps determine the extent of knee damage and aids surgical planning. X-rays can reveal bone abnormalities, joint space narrowing, and alignment issues. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) may be used to visualize soft tissues such as cartilage and ligaments and detect additional problems.
• Joint Aspiration – In selected cases, fluid may be removed from the knee joint (aspiration) for laboratory analysis to identify signs of inflammation, infection, or other underlying conditions.
• Functional Assessment – Functional tests—such as gait analysis—evaluate mobility, identify movement limitations, and reveal compensatory mechanisms that may impact treatment planning and recovery.

Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee replacement typically involves the following steps:

• Before the surgery begins, the patient is given general anesthesia to ensure they are comfortable and pain-free throughout the procedure.
• Once the anesthesia has taken effect, the surgeon makes an incision over the knee joint, typically 6 to 10 inches long, to access the damaged knee components.
• The type of incision may vary depending on the surgeon’s preference and the patient’s anatomy.
• The surgeon carefully removes the damaged portions of the knee joint, including the diseased cartilage and bone, using specialized surgical instruments. This step aims to prepare the knee for the placement of artificial implants.
• The surgeon removes the damaged tissues and proceeds to place the artificial components that will replace the natural structures of the knee joint. This usually involves attaching metal implants to the ends of the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone).
• In some cases, the undersurface of the patella (kneecap) may be resurfaced with a plastic component to improve joint function and reduce friction.
• Once the artificial implants are securely in place and the knee joint is realigned, the surgeon closes the incision with sutures or staples. Sterile dressings are applied to the surgical site to promote healing and prevent infection.
• After the surgery, patients are monitored closely in the recovery room before being transferred to a hospital room or outpatient facility. Physical therapy and rehabilitation play a crucial role in the recovery process, helping patients regain strength, flexibility, and mobility in the operated knee.

FAQs around Knee replacement in Bangalore

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  Mallikarjun Sangannavar

  

  26 Sept, 2023

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  My mother suffered from severe knee pain, and her daily activities were challenging. We contacted Dr Sharath Kumar Shetty. After consultation with the doctor, he recommended right knee replacement surgery, and the results were remarkable.

  City : Bangalore
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  Kiran N

  

  25 Aug, 2023

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  I strongly recommend Dr Sharath Kumar Shetty for those undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery. He is so kind and confident. I recently got my mother's knee replacement surgery done. She can walk now without any pain. Thank you very much, sir

  City : Bangalore
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  Reema Prakash

  

  21 Aug, 2023

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  My Mother underwent a Knee Replacement Surgery recently.Dr. Sharath Kumar Shettyi is an extremely Experienced and Exceptional Surgeon. Right from the time of Surgery to post-operation care, he has been very kind to guide us in the right direction, and my Mother now walks comfortably without any limping-pain, with confidence. We are thankful to DR Rajshekhar for all the guidance and Support.

  City : Bangalore
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  Manish

  

  2 Mar, 2023

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  This is really going to be a lengthy review. This is my first time I have used Pristyn care for a knee replacement surgery for my father. They have taken care starting from pick up from my home till the discharge. I got in touch with Mr. Jwala from Pristyn care first. Let me tell you he is man of his word. He gave me a word and he stood by it. We got admitted to the hospital. It was a really hassle and tension free admission. Everything was booked in advance and we hardly waited for few mins. Tests were done. There was a delay from the hospital end which can't be avoided because of which the surgery for delayed by couple of days. We were assigned with Ms. Shakun and Mr. Keshav. They are excellent people. Both if them helped me throughout my stay in the hospital.. I know how many times I called them all to get the details. I literally bugged them for everything. And all of them never got irritated anytime. I thought I gave them so much trouble by calling them regularly for everything. I called Jwala and Shakun even at 11 in the night they were patient enough to answer my questions at that time as well. Special mention to Mr. Keshav. He was there till my discharge is done and helped me out . I literally like his selfless service. My discharge was delayed a little. But he was available till late night. Now coming to the surgery part. Dr. Ranjit SDI and Dr. Anil Sood did the surgery. For both knees. He walked the very next day and we were very happy to see that. They were very friendly, knowledgeable. I wish no one gets any issue and be healthy in their life, but if there is any need, I recommend Pristyn.

  City : Bangalore

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