Knee Joint Replacement costs less in India

Posted by surgery on May 7, 2010 under India | 2 Comments to Read

Knee joint replacement in India is offered by leading orthopedic surgery experts with some of the world’s finest medical techniques. India for years now has been known as an international center attracting patients from the USA and other countries where medical care is either more expensive or waiting lists are very long. Now orthopedic treatment plans are available for Knee joint replacement in India that can help you to save money as well as giving you the unforgettable experience of an overseas vacation in an exotic location.

Knee joint replacement:

Knee joint replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure. Many people have knee arthritis, but it can be difficult to know when the right time to have a knee replacement surgery is. The procedure of Knee joint replacement is called a total knee arthroplasty (TKA). This surgery involves replacing your knee joint with a manmade one. Doctors may replace your knee joint to end pain, stiffness and loss of function. Materials used for resurfacing of the joint are not only strong and durable but also optimal for joint function as they produce as little friction as possible.

Knee joint replacement causes:

Any condition affecting the knee that causes damage to the normally smooth lining cartilage of the knee may eventually end up with the same end result. The protective cartilage lining the joint becomes worn away, producing increasing damage to the bone surfaces inside the joint. This may cause pain, swelling and stiffness, as the exposed bone ends grind painfully against each other. The most common problems with a Knee joint replacement are:

1. Fractures (breaks) of the new knee after a fall or other accident
2. Pain from slippage and wear in the new joint

Other less common problems for Knee joint replacement:

1. Infection of the joint
2. Dislocation, either complete or partial, of the new knee
3. A blood clot in a vein (deep vein thrombosis) above or below the knee (Clots occur most commonly shortly after replacement surgery.)

Candidates for Knee joint replacement surgery:

Knee joint replacements are usually performed on people suffering from painful arthritic conditions of the knee severe enough to limit one’s normal day to day activities. Most people who have artificial knees are over age 55, but the procedure is also offered to younger people with knee degeneration if their quality of life is severely affected.

Knee joint replacement procedure:

Once the anesthetic has been given and the patient prepared: the damaged joint surfaces are removed. An incision approximately eight inches in length is made on the front of the knee. The damaged Knee joint surfaces are removed from all 3 bones making up the knee joint. Sometimes, depending on the surgeon, the back of the knee cap is left intact if it is not badly affected by the arthritis. The surrounding muscles and most of the ligaments are preserved. The lower end of the thigh bone (femur) is resurfaced with a metal cap. The upper end of the leg bone (tibia) is replaced with a plastic and metal implant with cement and or screws. The back of the kneecap (patella) is also resurfaced with an all-plastic implant. Highly specialized instruments are used that allow precision cutting of the bone so that the new joint fits perfectly. The type of Knee joint replacement used depends on surgeon’s preference and patient requirements.

Knee joint replacement in India:

Health care centers at Mumbai and Bangalore are regarded as No.1 for providing Knee joint replacement including other spinal cure medical procedures. India has originated as one of the most important hubs for medical tourism. Many people from the developed countries come to India for the rejuvenation promised by yoga and Ayurvedic massage however, a nice blend of top-class medical expertise at attractive prices is helping more and more Indian corporate hospitals to lure foreign patients, including patients from developed nations such as the UK and the US, for high end surgeries.