Knee replacement surgery recovery- What to expect?
It is normal to have some swelling or discomfort after the surgery, which will be managed by medications prescribed by the surgeon. As long as you take your medications on time, follow the recovery tips, take necessary precautions and follow your physiotherapy plan, no complications should arise.
Jul 13, 2021, 13:23 PM IST
Exclusive: Know ABC of arthritis and when to undergo knee-replacement surgery
Arthritis majorly affects the aging population as the knees get worn out due to the continuous movement of the bones. A person with the average stride living until 80 years will walk a distance of around 110,000 miles, which is the equivalent of walking about 5 times around the Earth, right on the equator, so over a period of time developing knee ailments is not uncommon.
Jul 08, 2021, 16:50 PM IST
'Anti-gravity treadmills help knee surgery patients run again'
According to researchers from University of Kent in the UK, such devices may help reduce the load on the joints in the lower limbs and bridge the gap between rehabilitation and return to sport.
Jul 10, 2017, 23:22 PM IST
75-year-old bedridden woman walks again after knee replacement surgery
Due to the illness, Bilquis' hip joints were also affected. She had to sleep like a crooked log.
Apr 10, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
Knee arthritis: Why knee replacement is necessary, treatment options
Scared of the so called `total knee replacement`, the patients often fall for alternative treatment modalities with tall claims and no scientific validity, and ultimately land up in a situation where knee replacement, like it or not, remains the only option.
Mar 23, 2017, 11:50 AM IST
Bariatric surgery prior to hip, knee replacement reduces post-operative complications: Study
A new study has revealed that a bariatric surgery performed on morbidly obese people prior to hip or knee replacement can reduce in-hospital and post-operative complications.
Mar 15, 2017, 23:20 PM IST
'Natural treatment should be opted over knee replacement'
Joint replacement surgery should be delayed as much as possible and one must use all other forms of treatment to prolong the life of natural knee, sports medicine expert Dr Anant Joshi said today.
Nov 22, 2015, 20:26 PM IST
