Total Knee Replacement

Knee replacement is recommended when patients suffer from chronic knee pain and stiffness despite the failure of conservative management approaches like the use of medications, injection therapies, physiotherapy, weight reduction, or modification of activity. This surgery helps patients live better, pain-free, and independent lives and perform daily activities without the pain of movement. For most of these patients, the procedure is the “turning point” in achieving an active life.

• Osteoarthritis
  This is the most common reason why people opt for knee replacement surgery.
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
  This is an autoimmune condition that causes chronic inflammation of the joint, resulting in debilitating pain and progressive damage to cartilage and bone.
• Post-Traumatic Arthritis
  This condition develops years after knee joint injuries such as fractures or significant ligament damage.
• Knee Deformities
  Conditions such as bowed legs or knock-knees can cause uneven pressure on the knee joint, leading to increased wear and tear.
• Gout
  While less common, crystal deposits (in gout) can cause severe inflammatory damage to the knee cartilage and bone.
• Chronic Pain and Stiffness
  Ongoing pain even at rest or during sleep, along with severe stiffness that limits mobility and daily activities.

• Pre-operative Evaluation
  Before total knee replacement surgery, patients undergo a comprehensive medical assessment to determine the severity of knee joint damage and overall surgical fitness. This includes several imaging studies and routine blood tests. Your surgeon will review existing medical conditions and ongoing medications and plan for a safe surgery and recovery.
• naesthesia
  The procedure is performed under either general anaesthesia or spinal anaesthesia. The choice is individualised based on the patient’s health status and the anaesthetist’s clinical judgement.
• Surgical Procedure
  An incision is made around the knee joint to expose the affected area. The damaged portions of the cartilage and the bones of the femur and tibia are excised, and the bones are carefully shaped. Metal and plastic parts are implanted to ensure smooth movement of the joint.
• Immediate Postoperative Care
  Patients are closely monitored after surgery for pain control. Most of the times assisted walking begins within 24 hours, and patients are discharged within 3 to 5 days.

• Improved joint mobility and stability
• Significant pain relief
• Better sleep quality due to reduced pain and discomfort
• Long-term improvement in independence

Are you delaying your knee replacement surgery? Seek medical care from an orthopedic specialist. A total knee replacement surgery in Navi Mumbai at UMC Hospitals is undertaken following careful patient evaluation and supported by structured postoperative rehabilitation, helping patients regain mobility, independence, and an improved quality of life.