Health Tips: When Should You Consider Knee Replacement Surgery!

When Should You Consider Knee Replacement Surgery: Many people in India are troubled by knee problems, earlier old age people used to face such problems, but now middle-aged and youth are also facing such problems, in such a situation it is natural to ask whether knee replacement surgery should be done or not. Many people feel confused and scared about this, in such a situation, instead of panicking, one should follow the advice of the expert

"Knee replacement surgery is life-changing"

According to Dr. Gurinder Bedi, Principal Director (Orthopaedics), Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, total knee replacement has now emerged as a well-established and highly successful life-changing surgery. Millions of people around the world have availed of it and are reaping the benefits of a pain-free mobile joint. Although the results of the surgery are good, it is recommended only with proper indications, some of these indications are given below.

When to get knee replacement surgery done?

1. Feeling a lot of pain during physical activities

2. Feeling uncomfortable during daily activities, such as bathing, changing clothes, getting in and out of the car

3. Failure to respond to other treatment methods such as physiotherapy, injections, braces, and supplements

4. Difficulty performing daily activities such as going out for grocery shopping, climbing stairs, etc.

5. Needing to take painkillers regularly to get relief

6. Knee stiffness

7. Feeling of instability and unsteadiness in walking

8. Sleep disturbance due to pain

Dr Gurinder Bedi concludes, “Apart from the proficiency of the surgery, the dedication and motivation of the patient go a long way in making this surgery successful. Hence, it is important to ensure that the patient is the main decision maker.”

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