Total Knee Replacement: All Your Questions Answered
Are you or a loved one considering total knee replacement?
Let’s face it — the thought of surgery can be scary. But Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is one of the most successful and life-changing surgeries in modern orthopaedics. At Srimad Orthocare Hospital, Himatnagar, we perform advanced knee replacements that help you walk pain-free and reclaim your active life.
Here, we answer the most common doubts patients ask before surgery — in simple, clear language.
✅ What is Total Knee Replacement?
Total Knee Replacement, also called Total Knee Arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where damaged parts of your knee joint are removed and replaced with a metal and plastic implant.
This restores smooth movement, stability, and function to a worn-out, arthritic knee.
🦴 Who Needs a Knee Replacement?
You might need a TKR if you have:
- Severe knee pain even at rest
- Difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or getting out of a chair
- Swollen or deformed knees
- Tried medications, injections, and physiotherapy — but nothing works
- X-rays showing severe arthritis or joint space loss
Common conditions needing TKR:
👉 Osteoarthritis
👉 Rheumatoid Arthritis
👉 Post-traumatic arthritis
⏳ What Is the Right Age for Total Knee Replacement?
There’s no fixed age. We perform knee replacements in:
- Patients as young as 40 with severe joint damage
- Seniors up to 80+ if they’re fit
The key is not age — it’s pain, function, and X-ray findings.
⚙️ What Type of Knee Replacement Is Best?
At Srimad Orthocare, we use:
- Hi-flex implants that allow deep bending
- High-durability materials designed to last 20–25 years
- Computer-assisted or personalized alignment (if needed)
We customize implants based on your bone shape, activity level, and expectations.
🏥 What Is the Surgery Process Like?
- ✅ Admission: Usually 1 day before surgery
- 🛏️ Surgery Duration: About 1.5 hours
- 🚶 Walking: Most patients walk within 24 hours
- 🏠 Discharge: Usually on next day of surgery.
- 🧘 Physiotherapy: Starts immediately, and continues at home. Our patient do not require much physiotherapy due to our MIS technique. Patients can do physiotherapy on their own taught by us.
😌 Is the Surgery Painful?
We use advanced pain control methods like:
- Regional anaesthesia
- Long-acting local anaesthetic injections
- Pain-relief tablets
Most patients say pain is much less than they expected!
🧑🦽 How Long is the Recovery?
🗓️ Week 1–2: Walking with support, basic exercises
🗓️ Week 3–4: Climbing stairs, walking independently
🗓️ 1–3 Months: Back to daily routines
🗓️ 3–6 Months: Return to long walks, travel, and even dancing (yes, seriously!)
🤕 What Are the Risks?
Like any surgery, TKR has some risks:
- Infection
- Blood clots
- Stiffness
- Rare implant loosening
But with strict protocols and modern techniques, these are rare and manageable.
💡 Why Choose Srimad Orthocare for Knee Replacement?
✅ Performed by expert Dr. Sunny Patel (Expert joint replacement surgeon)
✅ Latest minimally invasive techniques : Minimum physiotherapy needed
✅ Excellent post-op care and physiotherapy
✅ High patient satisfaction
✅ Located conveniently in Himatnagar, Gujarat
✅Our stitchless technique: no hazzle of stitches and stitch removal and less frequent hospital visits.
🙋♀️ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How long does a knee implant last?
Most modern implants last 20–25 years, sometimes more with proper care.
2. Will I need a walker forever?
Nope! Most patients walk independently by 2–3 weeks.
3. Can I sit cross-legged after TKR?
It depends on the implant type and physiotherapy. Some high-flex implants allow it.
4. Is both knees replacement together safe?
In select patients, yes. We’ll decide after a full medical evaluation.
📞 Still Have Doubts?
Book a consultation at Srimad Orthocare Hospital, Himatnagar and let us answer your concerns in person. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
📲 Call: [9898244146]
🌐 Visit: [Srimad Orthocare | Expert Joint Replacement & Orthopaedic Care]
📍 Location: Himatnagar, Gujarat