Age and Gender are not a criteria kept into consideration if someone is going for a knee replacement. Generally the only reason for surgical replacement depends on the degree of severity and disability. It is mostly recommended for the older people, but teenager or adult may undergo knee replacement if there is excess wear tear of the knee joint.
This surgery is mostly when indicated in:
Before the procedure a complete physical examination as well as several diagnostic tests including blood test will be done.
Medical history (such as hemophilia, blood pressure, diabetes, and pregnancy), any medications (aspirin) and drug allergy if any should be informed to the doctor prior to the surgery.
The patient is advised to stop smoking for as long as possible prior to the surgical procedure.
The key indication for knee arthroplasty is to provide relief from pain caused by severe arthritis. Two type of knee replacement surgery are performed:
Total Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery will last up to 2-3 hours.
After the surgery, patient is kept in the recovery room for few hours. Patient will be hospitalised for 4-6 days. Mostly people recover within 12 months after the surgery, but the recovery time will differ depending on the age and overall health.
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Following are the factors which will affect the treatment cost:
The hospital patient is opting for.
Room –Standard single room, deluxe room, super deluxe room for the number of nights specified (including nursing fee, meals, room rate, and room service).
Operating room, ICU
Fee for the team of doctors (Surgeons ,Anesthesist ,Physiotherapist ,Dietician )
Medicines
Physiotherapy session
Standard test and diagnostic procedures
Depend on the treatment options :
Surgery
Single knee/both knee
Implant being used