Author: docOPD - Team

Specification: Community Health Center
Type Of Medicine: Allopathy
City: Pune
Experience: 20

What should you expect after knee replacement surgery?

Greater than 90% of patients who undergo revision procedures can expect to have well to excellent results. Although expected outcomes include pain relief with increased stability and function, complete pain relief and restoration of function is not always possible. Up to 20% of patients may still experience some pain following revision knee surgery. This can […]

Updated on February 1, 2017      docOPD - Team

What patient has needed to do prior to revision surgery?

When the decision for revision knee replacement is made, standard assessments are performed, including x-rays, laboratory tests, and possibly other imaging modalities like bone scans, CT scans, X-rays may demonstrate a change in the position or condition of the components. Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) helps to determine the cause, location, and the amount of bone loss before surgery. […]

Updated on February 1, 2017      docOPD - Team

Revision Total Knee Replacement

Revision Total Knee Replacement is the replacement of the previous failed total knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis. It is a complex procedure that requires extensive preoperative planning, specialized implants and tools, prolonged operating times, and mastery of difficult surgical techniques to achieve a good result. What is the reason behind Failure of previous Implantation? […]

Updated on January 31, 2017      docOPD - Team

What is the recovery like after knee arthroscopy?

Recovery after knee arthroscopy The content and duration of the rehabilitation program after knee arthroscopy depend on the damage found in the joint and the repair that was made. Following partial removal of a meniscus, the patient may bear weight on the operated leg as early as on the day of surgery. Depending on the […]

Updated on January 31, 2017      docOPD - Team

What Complications May Occur During And After Knee Arthroscopy?

Serious complications after knee arthroscopy are rare, and the benefits of the procedure generally outweigh the risks. However, complications can occur during and after the operation. The following complications are possible: Bleeding into the knee joint is common after arthroscopic surgery. It depends on the type and location of the procedures performed during the operation. […]

Updated on January 26, 2017      docOPD - Team