Knee Replacement Surgery India

Knee replacement is a surgical procedure to rectify serious knee damage by removing damaged cartilage and bone in the knee joint. Then, human made artificial bones or joints are replaced. Knee replacement can relieve pain and allow you to be more active.  

Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a total or a partial knee replacement. In general, the surgery consists of replacing the diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee with metal and plastic components shaped to allow continued motion of the knee. Knee replacement surgery is most commonly performed in people with advanced osteroarthritis. It should be considered when conservative treatments have been exhausted. Total knee replacement is also an option to correct significant knee joint or bone trauma in young patients.  Total knee replacement can be performed to correct serious valgus.

 Knee replacements are usually performed on people suffering from painful arthritic conditions of the knee severe enough to limit one's normal day to day activities. Most people who have artificial knees are over age 55, but the procedure is also offered to younger people with knee degeneration if their quality of life is severely affected.

Knee replacement can be of different types. They are  :


Partial knee replacement

Traditionally, patients have undergone total knee replacement for serious arthritis of the knee joint. But now, the system changed, partial knee surgery or a uni -compartmental knee arthroplasty, is a surgery that may be considered for treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee joint. The advantage is that, here a small cut is made and recovery period is too fast, whereas total knee replacement, all cartilage is removed from the knee joint through a big incision.


Rotating knee replacement

The rotating knee replacement install not only swing back and forth, but the knee can also rotate inwards and outwards. Because a normal knee joint rotates a small amount, the rotating knee replacements are projected to more closely imitate normal knee motion. This is one of the replacement techniques which will ensure both reliability and durability.

Gender specific knee replacement



Gender specific knee replacement entitles a special technique of knee replacement that implants are designed in a similar way, except that the "average" is different for a man's bone and a woman's bone. The idea behind doing this is that by better imitating the normal anatomy, the joint replacement implants may allow for better function, as well as improved durability.


Custom knee replacement

This is another type, similar to other form of replacement procedure, within a MRI is taken prior to the surgery and custom cutting guides are then made for the patient. This helps the surgeon to remove and replace the exact bone.

Post-operative care

During your stay in hospital, a physiotherapist will teach you exercises to help strengthen your knee. You can usually begin these the day after your operation. It is very important that you follow the physiotherapist's advice to avoid complications or dislocation of your new joint. You will usually be in hospital for 6 to 10 days. Patients who have had a half knee replacement usually have a shorter hospital stay.You may be given some specific exercises to do. You may also be given advice on taking short walks and carrying out normal household activities, such as walking up and down stairs. These exercises will help restore your movement and strengthen your new knee. Even after you have recovered, it is best to avoid extreme movements or sports where there is a risk of falling, such as skiing or riding a bicycle.



Knee joint replacement procedure is conducted by Dr.Mohan Thadi at Medical Trust hospital Kochi, who is well equipped with the latest cutting edge technologies.

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Sports Injury Treatment – Fast Relief and Healthy Return to Ground

Sports injuries are commonly due to overwork, direct impact, or the application of force or pressure greater than the body part can withstand. An injury that happens unexpectedly is known as an acute injury. Chronic injuries are caused by overusing the same muscle groups or joints. Bad technique and structural abnormalities are causes for the development of chronic injuries. 

Medical investigation of a sports injury is important, because one may be injured more seriously than we expect. Sometimes, what seems like an ankle sprain may be a bone fracture.

Common type of Sports Injuries

Almost all sports injuries are like the same, but there are important differences in between them. Below given the list of some common problems;

Sprains - Injuries to ligaments
Strains - Injuries to muscles or tendons
Tendinitis - Inflammation of tendon
Fasciitis - Inflammation of a layer of fibrous tissue covers many muscles and tendons.
Bursitis - Inflammation of the small, fluid-like sacs that cushion joints, muscles, or bones like miniature shock absorbers.
Dislocations - Often very painful and disabling, dislocations occur when bones slip out of their proper alignment in a joint.
Fractures – The break in the continuity and integrity of a bone
Contusions - Bleeding into tissues caused by direct physical injury

Method of Prevention

You can reduce the chances of sports injuries if you take the following precautions on your performance.

• Make warm up throughout the sports event by performing slow, sustained stretches.
• Wear appropriate footwear and helmet, pads, etc.
• Strap or tape vulnerable joints, if necessary.
• Try to avoid exercising at the time of high temperature, usually between 11am and 3pm.
• Maintain good level of overall fitness.
• Cool down after sport with smooth, sustained stretches.
• Take adequate recovery time between sessions
• Make regular medical checkups.

Treatments for Sports Injuries

Treatment depends on the seriousness of injury. See your orthopaedic doctor if pain persists for a couple of days. The pain is sometimes due to the fracture of bone. Physiotherapy can help to rehabilitate the injured part and exercises needed to keep strength and flexibility depending on the injury. Returning to sport after injury should be depends on the assessment and opinion of your doctor or physiotherapist.

If your injury is petty and does not require medical treatments you can treat it at home using RICE therapy.

RICE stands for:
Rest – avoid regular exercise and reduce your daily physical activity.
Ice – apply an ice pack to the affected area for 10–30 minutes. 

Compression – use elastic compression bandages to limit swelling.
Elevation – keep the injured leg, knee, arm, elbow or wrist raised above the level of the heart to reduce swelling.

Advanced Treatments

 
For advanced sports injury treatments, you should need to consult an experienced orthopaedic surgeon. He provides highly specialized evaluation, assessment and treatment of the entire musculoskeletal system and other body parts allow you to move, work and be active like bones, ligaments, tendons, joints, muscles and nerves. Orthopedic conditions can often successfully treated non-surgically but surgery is an important alternative.

Dr. Mohan Thadi, an experienced orthopedic surgeon practicing in Medical Trust Hospital Kochi, Kerala, India having 20 years of experience in his filed. Patients from more than 20 countries visits him for orthopaedic treatments and he is well known to them as a dedicated and energetic doctor. He offers all type of orthopaedic treatments like trauma management, knee replacement, arthroscopy,  elbow replacement, etc at affordable cost.

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