Safe Knee Replacement Surgery

Date posted:  17-09-2022

Safe Knee Replacement Surgery is now a reality at Believers Church Medical College Hospital

Do you know?

  1. The knee joint is formed of four different bones & it is surrounded by cartilage, ligaments & tendons. The ligaments keep the knee joint together during movement 
  2. Humans are born without any kneecap!
  3. Knee joint is a large weight bearing joint in the human body & therefore it’s one of the most strained joint.
  4. As compared to walking upstairs, walking down stairs puts the most weight on the knee joint.
  5. If you are a diabetic, you are more prone to develop knee joint pain & injury.
  6. Terrorists commonly practice “Kneecapping” to destroy one’s kneecap which is an extremely painful form of torture.

Believers Church medical college Hospital known for delivering compassionate patient care will take necessary measures to ensure proper diagnosis, treatment and recovery of a patient suffering from a painful knee joint.

Read the Doctor –patient conversation below to know more-

Patient- What is knee replacement surgery?

Doctor-- Knee replacement surgery is a surgery in which a diseased & damaged knee joint is replaced by an artificial joint.

Patient- What are the conditions leading to an unhealthy, defective knee joint?

Doctor- You must have heard the term – “Arthritis” which means joint swelling accompanied with pain & stiffness of the joint. There are many conditions that lead to arthritis, the most common ones affecting the knee joint are-

  1. Age-related Osteoarthritis
  2. Rheumatoid arthritis
  3. Post traumatic arthritis

Patient- What are the types of knee replacement surgery?

Doctor- Knee replacement surgery if of two main types-

  1. Partial knee replacement- it involves removal of only a part of the joint. The cut is smaller as compared to a total knee replacement.
  2. Total knee replacement-it involves replacement of the entire knee joint. This is the most commonly performed surgery. 

Metal and polyethylene implants are used at the end of your bones to rebuild stability and maintain balance. 

Patient - How to tell if a person suffering from knee pain requires a knee replacement Surgery?

Doctor- You will require a knee replacement surgery if-

  1. If you have difficulty walking.
  2. You have difficulty climbing stairs.
  3. If you have difficulty in getting up from the bed/chair.
  4. There is pain in the knee joint even at rest.
  5. You feel that your knee joint is stiff & the normal range of motion has become restricted.

Patient- Why should I choose Believers Church medical college Hospital for knee replacement surgery?

Doctor- The knee replacement surgery will help to resurface the knee joint and can relieve the patient from pain and disability. 

If you think that your knees can no longer hold the pain and your daily routine activities are hindered because of that, then rush to Believers Church Hospital’s Orthopaedic department in Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta.

Believers Church hospital with its commitment to excellence in patient care will ensure that you have-

  • Physical therapy: a good interdepartmental teamwork for brilliant patient care & safety at Believers Church Medical college hospital including Physiotherapy and Physical Medicine & rehabilitation are necessary for a patient to recover from knee replacement surgery. Regular physiotherapy appointments with proper guidance from a clinical therapist will heal your knee and help your legs to rebuild core strength. These facilities will be provided under one roof.
  • Pain relief: Pain after knee replacement surgery is common in patients and also subjective. If you are able to recognize the point of pain and describes it, then the patient care team with the assistance of a physiotherapist will help you to alleviate the discomfort and manage pain.
  • Shorter hospital stay- the world class facility at Believers Church Medical college hospital being the finest in Kerala ensures that your postoperative stay in hospital is very short. This is accomplished by personalized & superior care to each & every patient getting admitted at our hospital.

Patient- What are the benefits of the surgery? 

Doctor- Knee replacement surgery will -

  • Enable you to perform your daily activities with more confidence and less pain
  • Help you to lead your life actively with more energy and happiness
  • Reduce pain in your knees and legs
  • Worry less and walk more

Patient- What are the precautions to be taken after the surgery? 

Doctor- Regaining your strength is as important as going for surgery. How you take care of your legs after the surgery will determine the strength and endurance of your legs thereafter in the future. Therefore taking adequate measures to ensure the core strength and balance of the lower part of your body is of vital importance.

  • Rest: Proper rest is an inevitable factor in our checklist. Our excellent team of Orthopedic surgeons at Believers Church Medical college hospital will ensure that you get enough rest post-surgery. 
  • You will also be asked to properly elevate the legs, not to engage in heavy physical activities and take in a good amount of nutrients.
  • Regular Walks and Exercise: It is essential to take regular walks and proper exercise. It helps you to regain balance and drive nutrients and energy into your body. Our expert team being the best in the Kerala will help to resurface the diseased knee joint and can relieve you from pain and disability. 

The knee replacement surgery is both challenging and result-oriented. Therefore, it is important to have excellent quality environment for an effective patient care. Believers Church medical college hospital being the top performing hospital in Kerala ensures an excellent patient care with its team of brilliant Orthopedic surgeon who are skilled in performing such surgeries.