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Knee Replacement: What Patients Should Know
Knee replacement is one of the most successful operations for advanced arthritis. Understanding the journey helps patients and families prepare.
Orthopaedic services
- Trauma surgeries and all fracture fixations
- Children fracture specialist
- Sports arthroscopic surgeries
- ACL reconstruction and meniscus repairs
- Shoulder rotator cuff repair and Bankart repair
- Acromial decompression
- Intra articular knee and shoulder injections
- Knee, back and neck pain treatment
- Spine treatment and spinal injuries
- Joint replacement consultation
Before surgery
Medical fitness check, blood tests, dental and urine infection screening, pre-habilitation exercises and planning home support.
After surgery
Walking with a walker next day, discharge in 3-5 days, physiotherapy for 6-8 weeks, stairs by 2-3 weeks, and most patients walk without support by 6 weeks.
Clinic address
Bone 'N' Smile Clinic, 3/B Pathanwadi Road, Kurar Village, Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400097. The clinic is in Kurar Village, Malad East and serves patients from Malvani, Malad West, Kandivali, Goregaon and nearby areas. Consultations Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sit cross-legged after knee replacement?
Some high-flexion designs allow it, but it is generally not recommended long-term.
Is both-knee replacement done together?
It can be, in fit patients; otherwise knees are done 3-6 months apart.
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Jeeshan Shaikh, MBBS, D.Ortho, MS (Orthopaedics). This page is for general information and is not a substitute for a consultation.