Dr. Abhijit Sen is a leading expert in Total Knee Replacement, a surgical procedure highly sought after by patients suffering from severe arthritis and knee damage. This procedure involves replacing the damaged knee joint with an artificial implant, a specialty that Dr. Sen has mastered over the years. Renowned for his precision and innovative techniques, Dr. Sen ensures that each patient receives a personalized treatment plan aimed at maximizing mobility and minimizing pain. His expertise in using the latest technology for knee replacement makes him one of the top knee replacement surgeons in Kolkata, offering renewed hope for those looking to regain their active lifestyles.
Things to avoid after total knee replacement-
- Do not squat or sit cross-legged
- Do not use Indian toilet
- Avoid running, jogging
- Avoid any kind of fall or trauma to your knee
Normally joint surfaces are smooth. In arthritis your joint surfaces become rough, so there is friction among rough joint surfaces leading to pain. It may be any form of arthritis like primary degenerative osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis. Total knee replacement means your diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material. Early stages of osteoarthritis respond well to lifestyle modification, exercises and medications; whereas advanced osteoarthritis requires surgical intervention in the form of knee replacement.
You need to get some pre-operative investigations done that include blood tests, ECG, echocardiography, and urine tests. Any focus of infection in your body is ruled out before knee replacement. If you are fit for anesthesia then only you will be posted for surgery. Generally speaking, total knee replacement is a 1-1.5 hour surgery, but the duration varies depending upon your knee condition. Physiotherapy is started on the first postoperative day, from the second postoperative day you will be allowed to walk with walker support. It takes 1-1.5 months to recover depending upon how well you are doing your postoperative physiotherapy; because physiotherapy plays a crucial role here.