Knee Replacement specialist In Andheri

Knee replacement surgery, also called knee arthroplasty, is performed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bone deformities, traumatic knee injuries and other similar conditions. The procedure is performed by an orthopedic surgeon and involves replacing the damaged or injured part of the knee with an artificial implant. Dr. Pranav Rathi is the best knee replacement specialist in Andheri offering top quality arthroplasty services.

Dr. Pranav Rathi performs total or partial best knee replacement specialist in Andheri. In the first method, the entire knee joint is replaced by removing the affected cartilage and periarticular tissue and filling the gap through cementing or pressing. An artificial arm made of medical-grade plastic is then inserted to support the joint and allow it to move smoothly and correctly. This surgery can be performed unilaterally (on one leg only) or bilaterally (on both legs). In the latter case, the surgical intervention is performed according to a similar scheme. However, in this case only the affected part of the joint is replaced, not the whole joint. This procedure can also be unilateral (on one leg) or bilateral (on both legs).

What is Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee arthroplasty involves replacing the damaged knee joint, also called knee endoprosthesis or total knee arthroplasty. The patella acts as a cover for the ends of the bones that make up the knee joint and contains metal and plastic parts

Who needs knee replacement surgery?

Knee replacement surgery may be necessary for the following conditions

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Certain deformities of the knee joint, such as kneecaps or bent legs
• Avascular necrosis

Benefits of knee replacement surgery

Although knee replacement surgery is a serious procedure, it has many benefits. Here are some of them:

• Knee best knee replacement specialist in Andheri helps relieve pain caused by arthritis, injury or other conditions.
• It helps restore normal mobility of the knee joints.
• It is very effective in relieving inflammation and swelling when medications and other treatments do not work.
• It is a long-term method of treating knee problems.
• The success rate of this surgery in India is almost 100 percent.

Types of knee replacement surgery in Andheri

Depending on the patient's age, health status and activity level, orthopedic surgeons recommend the following types of knee replacement surgery

Total knee replacement (TKR).

Partial knee replacemen

Revision of knee endoprosthesis

Total knee replacement (TKR) endoprosthesis

TKR is a traditional surgical procedure in which the surgeon places artificial metal implants to replace the joint surfaces as in a normal human knee.

Partial knee endoprostheses

When osteoarthritis affects only one side of the knee, best knee replacement specialist in Andheri an alternative to total knee replacement, where surgeons use minimally invasive or less invasive techniques and make smaller incisions.

Revision knee arthroplasty

Revision surgery may be needed if you have had a second or third joint replacement in the same knee, if you have severe osteoarthritis or if your previous knee best knee replacement specialist in Andheri failed. The metal implants used in this surgery have longer rods that help to fix the metal parts firmly to the bone.

What is osteoarthritis?

The knee is a joint made up of three bones. The femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone) and patella (kneecap). The joint is where the two bones come together (meet). The femur and tibia slide over each other, allowing the knee to bend and extend. The patella slides over the femur and is connected to important muscles that act as levers to facilitate movement of the joint.

The surfaces of the bones are coated with a varnish (like paint on walls) that allows smooth movement with very little friction between the two surfaces. As we age or as a result of some cartilage injuries, these surfaces wear down. When this happens, as the knee moves, the two rough surfaces rub together and small particles are ejected. These irritate the patella, which is made up of tiny structures (cells) whose job is to secrete 1-2 ml of lubricant, and because of the irritation they secrete much more. This can be likened to getting dust in the eye, which causes lacrimation.

Why does it happen?

It is primarily a consequence of aging. There is also a genetic link (if one of your first-degree parents has the condition, you may also have it). Due to a slight misalignment of the feet from childhood, the weight of the body can shift to the inside/outside of the joint, making it prone to wear and tear. It can also occur due to a pre-existing injury to the joint, cartilage or infection in the knee, causing the joint to lose flexibility and eventually develop arthritis.

Can this condition be treated with medication?

Unfortunately, there are no medications that have been proven to be effective in treating osteoarthritis.

What about injections?

In some cases where there is too much fluid in the knee, injections can provide temporary relief by removing the fluid and injecting a medicine that temporarily reduces fluid production. This is similar to the production of tears when the eyes are irritated.

What is a partial knee endoprosthesis?

If osteoarthritis affects mainly one part of the knee, a cap is placed only on the affected part. This is called unicondylar knee arthroplasty.

What is total knee arthroplasty?

If osteoarthritis affects more than one part, a valve is fitted to all three parts of the knee. This is called a total knee endoprosthesis. The aim is to rebuild the bone with a metal cap and straighten the knee so that the body weight passes through the center of the knee.

Are you completely replacing the series?

Replacement is a misnomer. The knee is not replaced, only reconstructed, i.e. a metal cap about 1 cm thick is placed around the knee to compensate for the worn cartilage.

How can I avoid surgery?

Knee arthroplasty is not a life-saving surgery, but a life-changing surgery. It is only performed if your quality of life is jeopardized by pain. To prevent rapid progression of osteoarthritis, it is important to control your weight and do regular exercises for the thigh muscles (quadriceps).

Is the surgery painful?

We use the latest pain management techniques, using a rich local anesthetic at the surgical site and administering an epidural anesthetic after surgery, which blocks the pain nerves and ensures that the patient is pain-free.

How do we do it differently?

The goal of knee arthroplasty is to rebuild the joint and return the lower limb to neutral (i.e. straight) so that weight is evenly distributed between the two. Dr. Pranav Rathi is a strong advocate of computer-assisted knee surgery. Computer-assisted surgery eliminates the small errors associated with human judgment to achieve perfect alignment. It is used as an aid to surgery.

The knee is a joint made up of three bones. The femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone) and patella (kneecap). The joint is where the two bones come together (meet). The femur and tibia slide over each other, allowing the knee to bend and extend. The patella slides over the femur and is connected to important muscles that act as levers to facilitate movement of the joint.

The surfaces of the bones are coated with a varnish (like paint on walls) that allows smooth movement with very little friction between the two surfaces. As we age or as a result of some cartilage injuries, these surfaces wear down. When this happens, as the knee moves, the two rough surfaces rub together and small particles are ejected. These irritate the patella, which is made up of tiny structures (cells) whose job is to secrete 1-2 ml of lubricant, and because of the irritation they secrete much more. This can be likened to getting dust in the eye, which causes lacrimation.

Dr. Pranav Rathi is a passionate sportsman who knows the physical conditions and challenges of active athletes and uses the best methods.