Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement
Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability. It is most commonly performed for osteoarthritis, and also for other knee diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Other major causes of debilitating pain include meniscus tears, cartilage defects, and ligament tears. Debilitating pain from osteoarthritis is much more common in the elderly. Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total 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.
Why THR (Total Hip Replacement)
Osteoarthritis of the hip joint is the most common reason for people opting in favor of Hip Replacement surgery. Hip Replacement is an option worth considering if there is severe pain, loss of motion, or deformity of the hip joint. Hip replacement is also used in people with hip injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, and other medical conditions, such as a bone tumor or bone loss due to insufficient blood supply (avascular necrosis).
Symptoms requiring knee replacement:
- Pain that limits activities such as walking, climbing stairs and getting in and out of chairs, or even moderate or severe knee pain at rest.
- Restricted knee function or mobility, such as chronic knee stiffness and swelling that prevents one from bending and straightening the knee.
- Failure of other methods to improve symptoms, for example, resting, weight loss, physical therapy, a cane or other walking aid, medications, braces, and surgery, but they've failed.
- Knee deformity, such as a joint that bows in or out
Patient Reflections on Our Standard of Care
Dr. Nishikant Kumar did an excellent job. My father wanted full bending knee replacements only. The two operations have been performed exceedingly well. My father had zero pain post-operatively. He can walk without a stick in a very short period. Dr. Nishikant Kumar is an amazing doctor in himself.
I, my family, and relatives have been consulting Dr. Nishikant Kumar for all our orthopedic problems and are very satisfied with the treatment we have had. I have also undergone two surgeries due to sports injury and have recovered very well and back to my normal life. I have been recommending his treatment to the people I know and I will continue to do so.
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