BASIC PREPARATIONS BEFORE YOU GO FOR A KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY

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DR. SUNIL RAJAN
Head of Department Apollo Institute of
Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals, Indore M.S
Orthopedics, Specialization Joint Replacement
Surgery
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BASIC PREPARATIONS BEFORE YOU GO FOR A KNEE
REPLACEMENT SURGERY
Are you planning for a knee replacement? If yes,
then why not start preparing for it which will
help you in a better result? It will help you to
recover in an easier and faster way.
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Planning early can help you a lot. Well, if you
havent marked your calendar yet, thats ok.But
its important to think about the effects which
will be caused by the operation. You are going to
live a stressful stage of life at least for a
week after the surgery for joint replacement. It
is recommended to prepare now for a smooth
surgery and faster recovery.
Consult your doctor and raise your queries.
Collect information specifically about all the
head-scratching questions. Ask him about the
duration of the surgery. If you can have surgery
as an outpatient, avoiding the stay at the
hospital. Ask him about the type of anaesthesia
you need. The type of rehab and every assistive
device that you are going to use at home after
treatment should be known to you. Ask him if you
should bank blood prior to the surgical
procedure? What is the duration you are likely to
be off work? Note down all. It is suggested to go
for a trusted friends or any family members
company while going for the appointment.
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Move and lose it Have a look after your shape
and try to get it better before surgery. A
physically fit person recovers more quickly. Ask
your surgeon and get some exercises recommended
for you to do before the treatment. Say, for
example, movement of your arms and the upper body
parts will make it easier to get around on a
walker or crutches. A heavy individual is
suggested to lose some weight before surgery in
order to lighten the stress on the knees. Quit
smoking Stop or quit it, if you use any tobacco
products like cigarettes. You may face a longer
recovery as smoking slows down the rate of
recovery and your wounds will take longer to
heal. Apart from this. Smoking even increases the
chances of infection and complications during as
well as post-surgery. Practice It is
recommended to learn and go for the physical
therapy exercises which you will need later. Once
you get used to it before surgery, it will be
easier for you to perform them later. You should
also test drive the walker and crutches if you
will need them.
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Jot it down There are chances that your same
medical and insurance information will be asked
over and again. Its recommended to carry a file
of documents listed below. Any health conditions
you have All medication and supplements you
have. Names and contact numbers of your
doctors Your insurance policy and membership
numbers Persons to contact in any case of
emergency Line up help At the time of
recovery, you are going to need it. In case you
live on your own, it is suggested to ask a
relative, family member or a close friend to stay
with you for some days. You can also take help
from your neighbour for taking out your garbage.
Stock up your pantry or freeze extra meals before
heading to the hospital.
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Get your home ready Get things closer to your
place of rest so as to make it easier to access
those when you are less mobile. There can be a
need for a temporary bedroom on the ground or
first floor. Make space in your hallways and make
ways for your crutches or your walker. Installing
safety handrails in the bathroom is also
recommended. Keep all your necessary usable at
the nearest possible place.
Follow your doctors instructions for a few days
prior to surgery. Maintain your daily routine
according to him. He might ask you to stop some
of your medical courses, mostly those which are
likely to bleed you more while in the surgery
procedure.
Dr. Sunil Rajan, knee transplant surgeon or Knee
specialist in Indore is specialised in Knee,
Shoulder and hip replacement surgery and has
performed 1000 complex as well as revision Knee
and hip replacements. Forget your joint pain and
enjoy your life as much as you can. if your pain
stops you to live happily then consult our
expert. For further information visit our website
or Book Appointment through online.
https//www.drsunilrajan.com/aboutdr.htm or call
us at 9826200015.
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