02/02/2022
Hi everyone
*Dr Brijesh Yadav* here
Consultant joint Replacement Surgeon
Sneha Hospital
Bhayander east
*For any query whatsapp me on*
9867212655
*Knee replacement is a surgery in which an artificial joint is used to replace a diseased , damaged or worn out knee mostly in elderly people.*
This surgery is common among people who fall in the age group of 55 years to 80 years ,
but recent trends seems to suggest that younger people are opting for this surgery as well due to some knee related trauma or chronic disease.
The lifetime of the artificial knee joint is around 20 to 25 years, provided the knee is well cared for.
*Why do you need a knee replacement?*
The most common reason is high-grade osteoarthritis due to wear and tear of the knee joint with age.
If the mobility in your knee joint is reduced leading to impaired functioning of the knee joint , then you might need a knee replacement surgery.
You may experience pain while walking , sitting and in some cases resting as well.
Some of the other common reason why you may opt for this particular surgery are :
1. Osteoarthritis
2. Rheumatoid arthritis ~ an autoimmune disorder wherein the immune system of the body attack the body’s healthy tissues
3. Gout where small crystals are formed inside the joint and damage the knee.
4. Injury to the knee with secondary deformity or arthritis
5. disorders that cause unusual bone growth like bone dysplasia
6. death of bone in the knee joint , following blood supply problems that is called AVN
(Avascular necrosis)
7. Knee deformity with pain and loss of cartilage
8 unusual growth of bones in the knee joint called is osteophytes
Currently we are doing the knee replacement surgery with advance technology and without any external stich with the help of dedicated team of myself and our anaesthetist and ot staff.
