Orthopaedics

Wear and tear in the joints are part and parcel of old age people that even lead to knee replacement surgery. As per the statistics, there are over 3 crore arthritis patients in India who need this surgery and since the knee replacement surgery cost in India was exorbitant (around Rs.1.5 lakh to Rs.2.3 lakh), it was difficult for many to afford it. Thanks to the Government of India for slashing the knee implants prices by 59%-69% to prevent the excessive trade margins. Here is everything else one should know about knee replacement surgery cost in India and other related necessary facts: Treatment options before surgery While surgery is the ultimate solution towards the knee issue, other treatments help in reducing the pain and inflammation feeling. These are: Physical therapy low in impact. Example: walking, swimming, yoga, etc. The use of assistive devices like cane helps create a good balance and prevents direct pressure on the knee joint. Regular stretching is als...

Knee replacement is one of the best treatment methods to treat arthritis conditions in patients. It is also known as arthroplasty and is a surgical method. This method relieves pain and brings stability and flexibility in the knee joints. It is a highly recommended form of treatment to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. After Knee Replacement Surgery Post-surgery of the knee joints, the recovery plan is the crucial phase. Proper care has to be taken, and the patient needs to follow the instructions given by the orthopaedic surgeon carefully.  Depending upon the recovery plan of the knee replacement surgery by the doctor, the patient can leave the hospital soon, resume previous activities and also avoid any complications.  What Happens Right After The Treatment? During the first 24 hours after the knee replacement surgery, the patient will wake up from the effects of the anaesthesia. But they may experience certain discomfort from the ana...