Your FAQs Answered
What is the arthroscopy knee surgery recovery time?
It will probably take about 6 weeks to recover. If your doctor repairs damaged tissue, recovery will take longer.
What is the recovery time for knee replacement surgery?
The patient starts walking on the same day as the surgery. The post-OP period is painless, and exercises can be done very easily. The patient can go to the toilet and climb stairs.
How much time do I need to stay in the hospital?
About 4–5 days for one knee and around 6-7 days for both knees
When will my stitches be removed?
Normally, stitches are removed after 15 days of surgery.
Is a blood transfusion required?
Because of minimally invasive surgery, which involves bare minimum tissue cutting these days, we don't need blood transfusions.
Have any questions?
What if I have heavy diabetes or high blood pressure?
With modern medicines and a good physician, it doesn’t really matter; it can be kept under good control and doesn't affect the outcome. Although after surgery some fluctuations in readings are normal,
When can I resume my daily activities, e.g., climbing stairs, going to work, driving, walking, etc.?
Sedentary work can be started after the patient is discharged from the hospital. The patient can drive a car after 3–4 weeks of surgery.
When can I take a shower after the operation?
You can take a bath two days after the surgery without wetting the operating area. The operated area can be washed after 2 days of suture removal.
Can a second replacement be done?
If, due to some unforeseen circumstances, the joint does get loosened, the surgery can be done again, although different kinds of implants are required in such cases.
What activities should I avoid?
Jumping, jogging, running, and playing contact sports Sitting on the floor and squatting are to be discouraged. Some postures in yogasana are allowed after the surgery. High-energy contact sports like football, tennis, etc. should be avoided.
What will my range of motion be after physiotherapy?
The range of motion depends on many factors, the primary being the quality of the muscles and the pre-operative range of motion. Other factors include the surgeon's skills and experience and the type of implant used. There is considerable improvement in the range of motion after surgery, but if a patient does not have or has limited movement in the knee before the surgery, they cannot expect to have full movement after surgery.
When should I have knee replacement surgery?
If the pain and disability affect your day-to-day living and painkillers are frequently required, then you should consider getting knee replacement surgery.
What precautions do I have to take?
You should avoid sitting on the floor regularly. Although in an emergency it is allowed
Will my activities be limited after the surgery?
You can walk and stand as much as you like. You can climb stairs, drive a car, or ride a bicycle.
