What is Total Knee Replacement?

Surgical replacement of a damaged or arthritic knee joint with an artificial implant made of metal and plastic, relieving pain and restoring mobility in patients with severe knee arthritis.

What type of anesthesia is used?

Total Knee Replacement is typically performed under Spinal/General anesthesia. Your anaesthetist will review your health history, medications, and allergies before the procedure to ensure safety.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients recover within 6–12 weeks, though this varies by individual health, age, and compliance with physiotherapy. Light activities can usually resume within a few weeks; full recovery takes longer.

What are the risks of Total Knee Replacement?

As with any surgical procedure, risks include bleeding, infection, anaesthesia reactions, and rare complications such as injury to adjacent structures. Your surgeon will discuss your personal risk profile during the consent process.

What is the success rate of Total Knee Replacement?

Total Knee Replacement has a documented success rate of 95% when performed by qualified surgeons at accredited hospitals. Outcomes depend on the patient's overall health, disease severity, and adherence to post-operative care.

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Q: Who needs Total Knee Replacement?

Total Knee Replacement is recommended when non-surgical treatments have failed, when the condition significantly affects quality of life, or when imaging confirms the need for intervention. Your Orthopedics surgeon will assess your suitability after a detailed consultation.

Orthopedics · Orthopedic Surgery

1.5–2.5 hours

Duration

3–5 days

Hospital Stay

6–12 weeks

Recovery

₹1,50,000+

Cost

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⚠️Risks & Considerations of Total Knee Replacement

1Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to spinal/general anesthesia
2Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (uncommon with prophylaxis)
3Injury to adjacent nerves, blood vessels, or surrounding structures
4Incomplete resolution of symptoms requiring additional procedures
5Slow or complicated wound healing in patients with diabetes or poor nutrition

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