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Knee replacement surgery: The knee transplant ie Nee Replacement Surgery is the process in which an artificial joint is removed by removing the bad or worn surface of the knee. This operation is performed when the patient has long been suffering from knee pain, stiffness or inflammation and not getting relief from normal drugs, physiotherapy or injections. Usually this surgery is considered more important for the elderly because the bones and joints increase with aging. At the same time, this process proves effective for those who have serious arthritis problems or whose bones have been completely damaged.
Nowadays it is seen that many patients are also seen in mild trouble Knee transplant Are doing One of the major reasons for this is considered wrong guidance found in private hospital. Many times, doctors recommend directly ni replacement without examining and adopting the option of medicines or physiotherapy. This is because this operation is expensive and it gives more profits to the hospitals. In such a situation, the patient is inadvertently ready for large surgery, while his problem can be cured only with ordinary medicines, exercise and lifestyle management.
AIIMS doctor’s opinion: When is the medicine, when the need for a transplant?
Professor Dr. Bhagya Garg of AIIMS Orthopedic Department In a conversation with TV9, he told that Nee replacement is needed only when the patient is not getting relief from medicine, physiotherapy and injection. If this process is done without reason, then the patient may have more troubles.
Dr. Garg It is said that Ni Replacement becomes necessary when the patient is having to eat pain medicine daily, sleep is getting affected due to pain, hesitating to get out of the house and the X-ray report also shows signs of completely spoilage of bones. In such cases, surgery provides great benefit. However, most cases are managed only by medicines and physiotherapy.
Dr. Garg It is also said that many times knee pain can be caused by another problem. If the replacement is done without finding the real reason, then the patient’s problem can remain the same.
Keep these things in mind
Initial pain should resort to medicines and physiotherapy.
Avoid activity that put unnecessary pressure on the knees.
Take healthy diet and pay attention to calcium, vitamin D.
Don’t forget to exercise and walk daily.
Always take second opinion before transplant.
Do not decide the surgery without complete investigation and doctor’s advice.