Best Orthopaedic surgeon in Indore | Doctor for knee pain in Indore

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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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Common knee replacement myths
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Knee replacement surgery is one of the most
common surgical procedures performed by
orthopedic surgeons, and a standard treatment for
advanced arthritis of the knee joint. When you
are unable to do your day to activity and facing
saviour knee pain you make a decision to precede
with knee replacement, you will doubtless hear
from friends and family concerning their
expertise with this surgery. As we learn more
about improving results and enhancing safety with
this surgery, there are details that may change
about the process of a knee replacement. Now
through the advancement in technology you can
have different experience then your relative who
had knee replacement 15 or 20 years ago. While
knee replacements are becoming more and more
common, there is still a lot of confusion
surrounding regarding knee replacement.
Myth1 I should wait as long as possible to
undergo knee replacement surgery. Fact It if
not required to wait for the surgery until the
pain become intolerable.
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Myth2 I will be in bed for a long time after
the surgery. Fact Due to new rapid recovery
techniques the patient walk on the same day of
his surgery. Myth3 I will not be able to bend
my knee after the surgery Fact One can bend the
knee fully after the surgery. Most of the new
implants allow normal range of movement at the
knee joint.
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Myth4 I will need lots of physiotherapy after
the surgery and recovery is very slow. Fact 99
patients do not need a physiotherapist at home.
We teach patients all the basic exercises while
they are in the hospital. Myth5 Knee
replacement is a very painful surgery. There is a
lot of pain in post-operative period. Fact
Modern day pain management, such as in a
multimodal approach, ensures that the patient
does not feel any pain during surgery or in
post-operative period and has a smooth
recovery. Myth6 Driving is not possible after
Knee replacement. Fact This again is a complete
myth. Driving is a lot easier after knee
replacement. Most patients start driving within
6-8 weeks of surgery. Myth7 The new knee lasts
for 10 yrs. only. Fact With modern day precision
including computer assisted knee replacement and
advancement in biomaterials, the survivorship has
increased considerably. Today's joint
replacements last 20- 25 years or longer and, for
many people, will last a lifetime.
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Myth8 I have Diabetes or Hypertension or Heart
Ailment, so I cannot undergo knee replacement
surgery. Fact Diabetic, Hypertension and Heart
ailments are no longer a bar for surgery. In fact
one can gain better health and better control of
Diabetes, Hypertension or Heart disease after
knee replacement as one is able to walk without
pain, and can go for long walks if
required. Myth9I am obese, I cannot undergo
Knee replacement surgery. Fact Knee replacement
can be successfully done in an obese patient as
well. In fact with painful arthritic joint, it is
very difficult to lose weight as the patient is
less mobile.On the contrary, many of our patients
actually lost weight after surgery as they were
able to participate in brisk walking and exercise
program after knee replacement. Myth10 Knee
replacement cannot be done a second time. Fact
In an unfortunate event, Knee replacement can be
done again. It is called as a revision joint
replacement surgery with good survivorship.
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Are you looking for the best Orthopaedic surgeon
in Indore? Dr. Sunil Rajan is one of the best
Orthopaedic surgeon and doctor for knee pain in
Indore, that He is doctor for knee replacement,
hip replacement, partial knee replacement,
revision knee replacement, revision hip
replacement, bilateral knee replacement, shoulder
replacement and computer assisted surgery. Over
the last 20 years Dr. Rajan has put his expertise
to work transforming more than 10,000 lines
through successful knee transplants. For more
information call us 9826200015 online visit this
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