Bone and Joint Care

  If you have had a knee replacement recently or are planning to get a TKR surgery to get relief from knee pain, you must be worried about the bad falls. No matter how careful we are, slips and falls are the worst unexpected accidents that can happen to anyone. In some cases, a bad fall that involves your surgical knee can lead to excess bleeding. These patients need immediate medical care. But, what’s the first thing you should do if you have a fall after knee replacement surgery? Should you get up immediately or seek someone’s support? Should you contact your doctor? Most importantly, how do you know if your surgical joint is alright? Let’s find out. Fall After TKR: How to Get Up Without Hurting the Surgical Knee Dr. Shailendra Patil, an  orthopedic surgeon in Mumbai ,  advises you to take rest for the first few weeks after knee replacement surgery. You are advised to rest as much as possible, walk a little every day, and practice light exercises and meditation as recom...

  What is Knee Replacement Surgery? Knee replacement surgery is a procedure done to treat severe knee pain caused by arthritis or joint damage. In this surgery, the damaged part of the knee joint is replaced with an artificial implant so the patient can walk comfortably and live without long-term pain. This surgery is usually recommended when: knee pain becomes severe walking and stair climbing becomes difficult medicines and physiotherapy do not give relief Types of Knee Surgery / Types of Knee Replacement Partial Knee Replacement Partial knee replacement  is done when only one part (compartment) of the knee is damaged. It has: Smaller incision Faster recovery Less pain in some cases Total Knee Replacement In  total knee replacement , the entire knee joint surface is replaced. Most common surgery for advanced arthritis. Revision Knee Replacement Revision knee replacement is done when: Old implant becomes loose Implant gets worn out Infection or complications occur This i...