Total Knee Arthroplasty procedure: Purpose, Risks, and Treatment |Best Orthopedic Surgeon in Mumbai

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Total Knee Arthroplasty procedure Purpose,
Risks, and Treatment

• Total Knee replacement, also known as knee
  arthroplasty is a procedure that involves surgery
  to replace the damaged knee due to arthritis. The
  surgery has become quite routine for patients
  with severe arthritis or other injuries that
  have damaged the knee. It involves the use of
  plastic or metal structures to cover the ends of
  the knee bones.
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• Aim of Total Knee Arthroplasty
• The surgery aims to alleviate pain due to the
  damaged joint and to make the joint fit for use
  again. The surgery causes people to live better,
  functional, and pain-free lives.

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Total Knee Arthroplasty procedure Purpose,
Risks, and Treatment

•  Surgical Procedure
• Knee arthroplasty requires the patient to stay
  for a short while in the hospital. The patient is
  given general anesthesia. While the procedure may
  vary depending upon your condition or the doctor,
  all surgeries basically have the same steps which
  are described as follows
• An intravenous line (IV) is inserted in the
  patients arm.
• The patient is transferred and correctly
  positioned on the operating table.
• A catheter for urine is inserted.
• Excess hair at the site of surgery is removed and
  the site is cleaned with an antiseptic.

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Total Knee Arthroplasty procedure Purpose,
Risks, and Treatment

• The doctors constantly monitor the heart rate,
  BP, and oxygen level in the blood during the
  surgery.
• An incision is made at a strategic site.
• The damaged portions of the joint are removed and
  the joint is resurfaced using metal or plastic
  parts.
• The incision is closed with stitches or staples
• A pipe is placed at the site of the incision to
  drain any excess fluid.
• The wound is dressed.

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Total Knee Arthroplasty procedure Purpose,
Risks, and Treatment

• Total Knee Arthroplasty Possible Risks
• Total knee arthroplasty has become quite a common
  procedure. One should, however, be aware of the
  possible risks of this surgery. Some of them are
  as follows
• 1. Pain Some pain after the surgery is quite
  routine. It ideally gets better with time.
  Pain-relieving medications are prescribed by
  doctors to combat this. In rare cases, if the
  pain continues to persist, one should approach
  the doctor.

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Total Knee Arthroplasty procedure Purpose,
Risks, and Treatment

• 2. Allergies Some people might get allergic to
  the metal parts of the artificial knee. The
  patient is screened for any possible allergies
  before the process.
• 3. Bleeding The surgical wound might take time
  to heal or develop infections.
• 4. Nerve damage Some patients experience nerve
  damage. The damage can be mild to moderate and
  include symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or
  weakness.

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Conclusion

• If you are facing any bone-related problems or
  sports injuries and are looking for an orthopedic
  hospital in Mumbai then, you should approach Dr.
  Chirag Patel. He is popularly known as the best
  ortho doctor in Mumbai. Even a cursory look at
  the patient testimonials and reviews on his
  website reveal that he is one of the top bone
  specialist doctors in Mumbai. With an MBBS and an
  MS degree and a wealth of experience, Dr. Patel
  treats all kinds of hip and joint problems.

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Conclusion

• He specializes in joint replacement, joint
  revision, and hip resurfacing surgeries. In
  addition to that, he is also well trained in
  computer-assisted navigation and Uni- Condylar
  knee replacement surgeries. Dr. Patel has won
  several international accolades and fellowships
  namely Adult Joint Reconstruction Fellowship,
  Seoul, South Korea, Ranawat Orthopaedic Research
  Foundation Fellowship, New York, USA et al. for
  his contributions to the orthopaedic field.

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