- Severe pain affecting daily activities: When pain hinders routine tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or sitting.
- Chronic pain even at rest: Persistent pain during rest or sleep indicates severe knee issues.
- Knee deformities: Bowing in or out of the knee joint due to structural damage.
- Failure of conservative treatments: When other treatments like medication or physical therapy fail to provide relief.
Pre-Procedural Activities
- Diagnostic tests: Blood tests, ECG, MRI, or X-ray to assess knee condition.
- Medication review: Inform the doctor about all current medications and supplements.
- Dental and urinary evaluations: Some patients may require these assessments before surgery.
- Fasting: Refrain from eating or drinking 6-12 hours before the procedure.
- Home preparation: Make necessary adjustments at home for post-surgery recovery.
During Procedure
- Anesthesia: Either local anesthesia to numb the lower body or general anesthesia to induce unconsciousness.
- Incision: Surgeon makes a 6-10 inch incision, exposes the knee joint, and removes damaged bone and cartilage.
- Implantation: Artificial joint components are attached, and the knee is tested for proper function before closing the incision.
Post-Procedural Activities
- Hospital stay: Patients are usually discharged within 72-96 hours post-surgery.
- Pain management: Measures are taken to control pain, swelling, and prevent blood clotting.
- Rehabilitation: Patients and caregivers receive training on post-surgery care and follow a prescribed exercise regimen.
- Follow-up: Patients visit the doctor for a check-up after a few days to monitor recovery progress.
About Green View Medical Center
- Adherence to standards: Green View Hospital follows NPAA guidelines for procuring standard implants at government rates.
- High-quality implants: TKR surgeries use implants from reputable brands like J&J DePuy and Gold Knee.
- Dedicated specialists: A team of skilled consultants and health professionals provide comprehensive care and rehabilitation services.
- In-house rehabilitation: Green View Medical Center offers various rehabilitation facilities to support patients’ recovery.
