Risks Risks of total knee replacement include blood
clots in the legs that can travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
The potential risks of Knee Replacement Surgery are:
Infection.
Knee Stiffness.
Shortness of breath.
Chest pain.
Cure:- Some knee pain can be treated through rehabilitation,
other cases may require surgery:
Joint Pain and Movement after Surgery: The support staff will help you stand and begin walking with a walker the day of or Day after surgery. You may have some pain as the tissues heal and muscles regain their strength. This pain should go away in a few weeks and pain medicine will be ordered to help relieve this surgery pain. With your new Joint and physical therapy, you may be able to resume some of the activities you once enjoyed.
Precaution:
“DO NOT” rest your operated knee over a pillow. This can cause stiffness
in both your hip and knee, making it harder to straighten your leg.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Many people are afraid to bend their knee after surgery, believing this
could be harmful – especially since bending the knee is painful at first.
But while certain movements should be avoided (see below), you are encouraged
to start bending your knee right away. Do it gently at first, but keep
doing it !
IMPORTANT:
Don’t panic if you suddenly realize you haven’t followed one of your knee precautions. It isn’t likely that you have harmed yourself. Just try not to do the same thing again.
Procedure
|
Cost in USA
|
Cost in India
(Sahara Medical) |
Total Knee Replacement* |
40,000(USD) |
8,500(USD) |
| * Cost includes the Implant with stay in private room of the hospital. |
Looking for Knee Replacement or Knee Implants ?