One of the common procedures today to treat intense pain and imbalance of the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint are the knee joint replacement. The procedure is a solution to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis etc. Swollen knees, severe pain and stiffness while walking, climbing stairs, etc are indicative for the need of a knee replacement surgery. There are mainly two types of knee replacements based on the condition of your knee, Total Knee Replacement in which both sides of your knee joint are replaced and Partial Knee Replacement in which only one side of your joint is replaced. Dr.Thadi Mohan, the orthopaedic surgeon could give you the best consultation and trustful treatments in this regard.
The beginning stage of recovery.
The recovery period after the surgery is a very crucial time during which proper care must be given to your knee. The patient will be able to get up and walk on their own within 12-24 hours and the leave the hospital 3-5 days after the procedure. Walking with frame or crutches is recommended initially. The special physiotherapy sessions which has to be continued even after the hospital stay helps you strengthen the knee.
Care to be taken after discharge.
Even after the discharge, care must be taken not to exhaust your knees by involving in too much of wearing activities. Enough rest must be taken between the activities you do. It is always better to avoid falls and to keep the bathrooms safe from the same. Special care must be taken to dress your wound, preventing the infections. Duration of the recovery period depends on individuals and the type of surgery you have undergone.There are many things that one should not be doing during this period. Following the Dos and Donts regularly during the recovery period determines the success of the surgery.
Dr. Thadi Mohan and Orthopaedic surgery India, prepares you well for knee replacement surgeries and provides you with the best post surgical care and physiotherapy sessions. We are equipped with the latest technologies, standard machinery, and more importantly the most energetic and sincere staffs which would let you experience the best service in India. Trust your health with us and walk into a healthy life filled with strength and confidence. For more details and appointments reach out to Orthopaedic Surgery India, Edappally, Ernakulam, Kerala.
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