A total knee replacement surgery replaces the damaged knee with an artificial prosthetic. This procedure is commonly known as arthroplasty. Somebody with severe arthritis of the knee may require a total knee replacement. It is also performed when the patient is unable to bear the pain in his/her knee, when the stiffness of the knee is interrupting the patient's daily life or when the patient is suffering from pain even when his/her body is at rest. Most doctors recommend this surgery only if medications and other conventional techniques haven't reduced the patient's pain. One can expect risks like bleeding and infection after this surgery. If you are excessively overweight, the doctor might ask you to lose some weight before the surgery. This is mostly because the artificial prosthetic might not be able to support your body weight if you are extremely obese. After the surgery, get ample rest and maintain a healthy diet. You cannot partake in heavy exercises and lifting for at least two weeks after the surgery.

The orthopaedic ward of Aster medical center employs few of the best doctors. Our doctors have spent years specialising procedures like complex knee replacement, knee cap replacements, etc.