Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement In India At Affordable Low Cost

OVERVIEW

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery in India

Total knee replacement (knee arthroplasty) is a surgery that is performed for severe degenerative disease of the knee joint. More than 300,000 people undergo the procedure each year.

Minimally invasive total knee replacement involves the use of a smaller incision than the one used in traditional knee replacement. In the traditional method, the incision averages 8 to 10 inches in length. In minimally invasive knee surgery, the incision is only 4 to 6 inches long. Because there is less damage to the tissue around the knee, patients who undergo this procedure may expect a shorter hospital stay, a shorter recovery, and a better looking scar....

Arthritis and Knee Replacement

Knee replacement is the resurfacing of the worn out surfaces of the knee and replacing the lost cartilage and diseased bone with metal and plastic. Knees wear out for a variety of reasons, including inflammation from arthritis, injury, or simple wear and tear....

Symptoms

Knee arthritis leads to pain, which often happens with activity. The knee can also hurt at rest. Patients often find it difficult to climb or go down stairs, walk distances, or get up from low seats. Patients may also have swelling about the knee, stiffness, or a feeling of looseness....

Treatment Options

A  ]  Nonsurgical Treatment

The first steps in treating knee arthritis are activity modification, regular exercise, and weight loss. The muscles around the knee protect it during activity. With every step, forces equal to several times a person's body weight are transmitted through the knee. Therefore, improved strength and decreased body weight can prolong the life of the knee....

B  ]  Surgical Treatment

Knee replacement is recommended for knee arthritis if nonsurgical treatments have failed and the pain is limiting lifestyle and activities. Surgical options include knee arthroscopy (although this is rarely used just for arthritis), partial knee replacement, and total knee replacement...

Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement

Minimally invasive knee replacement accomplishes everything that a traditional knee replacement does, but through a smaller incision (4- to 6-inch incision compared with an 8- to 10-inch incision). With the smaller incision come the potential benefits of a shorter hospital stay, shorter recovery, and a better looking scar.

Although there is no question that an artificial knee can be implanted through a smaller incision, doctors still don't know whether it can be done as well as with the traditional approach....

Research on the Horizon

More research is needed on the long-term function and durability of minimally invasive knee replacements.

Advocates of minimally invasive knee replacement are working to address concerns about accurate positioning of the knee implants.

Surgeons are also combining the small incision with computer-guided instruments to help improve outcomes. However, the potential benefits, risks, and costs of this have not yet been established....

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