I would like to which is the reputed hospital in India
to under go a knee replacement ?

hi there add! there are many hospitals that offer such procedure in India. you have to choose where its most near you. where are you exactly located in India?

anyway, as hospitals are important. you should also consider the importance of a good doctor. choose somebody experienced and succesful.

if you're interested, the cost of a knee replacement in Chennai is cheaper than that in the UK, US and middle east, for e.g. A TKR which costs

Thanks Paris. How long do I have to stay in the hospital after the surgery?

hi again. you will stay for approximately 4 days after surgery. this is to make sure that everything is okay and that recovery is on the way. ovrerall, the package they offer in India is cheap healthcare with first class service and treatment.

good luck!

Hi Paris,
How soon will I be able to walk after thev surgery?

hi add!

After total knee replacement, you are usually taken to a hospital room where doctors, nurses, and therapists will regularly monitor your recovery. Most patients feel sleepy and fatigued the day after surgery.

Following surgery you may be placed in a CPM (continuous passive motion) machine, which will mocve your knee while you are in bed. This flexion and extension of your knee will help reduce knee stiffness. You will also start daily physical therapy, which includes active and passive range of motion exercises, walking, getting yourself out of bed, and getting up from a chair.

You can expect to be given pain medication as needed. Ice also helps control pain and swelling. You may become nauseated after surgery and you should inform a nurse immediately so your medication can be changed to relieve nausea. To help keep your lungs clear, you will receive instructions about deep breathing and using a device called an incentive spirometer.

For two or three days after surgery, you may experience an elevated temperature. This is common and should not alarm you. Your doctor may suggest acetaminophen, deep breathing exercises, and spending more time out of bed. The medical staff will evaluate prolonged fevers.

It is important to move your bowels before the third day after surgery, even if you have not been eating. Ask for a laxative if you need assistance.

While in the hospital, you will wear tight-fitting, anti-embolism stockings that help control swelling in your legs. They are removed daily for bathing and then reapplied. Physicians usually prescribe wearing the stockings day and night for up to six weeks after surgery.

By the third or fourth day after surgery, you can usually walk freely around the hospital.

The incision usually starts to close within six days and the bandage can be removed.

You will be ready to leave the hospital when you can get in and out of bed and a chair, go up and down a few stairs, bend your knee between 70 and 90 degrees, and manage your pain with oral medication.

You should be able to fully bear weight on your leg when released from the hospital, but most patients may need to use crutches, a cane, or a walker for a few weeks until they are comfortable walking on their new knee. You will be given a prescription for pain medication and schedule a series of follow-up visits starting sometime around three and six weeks after surgery.

Hope that is helpful information for you. take care

Thanks Paris.You have cleared all my doubts.

always welcome add

Hi,
Regarding knee replacement sugery - how long does the replaced knee last. Is it there for life time or is it required to be changed after 10 or 15 years.