KNEE RESURFACING

Procedure, Preparation and Recovery

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What is knee resurfacing?

Knee resurfacing is the latest advancement in treating knee degeneration and preserving optimum knee health. It is a less invasive approach as compared to complete knee replacement.

A knee resurfacing procedure (also known as partial knee implant placement), is conducted by expert knee specialists at the Healing Hospital to give you excellent results that last for a long time.

Knee resurfacing is divided into different categories depending on which of the three bone compartments is affected the most.

Visit the best orthopedic surgery hospital in Chandigarh to learn more about the knee resurfacing procedure.

What does the knee resurfacing procedure involve?

Your bones are covered with cartilage, which is basically a white covering that helps to keep the bone movement seamless. However, due to increasing age and other health conditions, the cartilage starts to wear down and exposes the surface of bone. This causes pain and stiffness in the knee making even daily chores a hard task.
There are three bone compartments in your knee and not all of them might require a surgery. This is where knee resurfacing procedure comes to your rescue.
During the procedure, only the diseased cartilage in the affected compartment is removed and replaced with metal and polyethylene while the rest of your knee remains intact.
This procedure helps in smooth functioning of the knee joint and can also help in preventing total knee replacement for about 10-15 years.

FAST TRACK KNEE RESURFACING (FT-3D) PROCEDURE

The latest and most advanced technology in knee resurfacing is the FT-3D procedure.
Computer and robotic-assisted knee resurfacing are performed by the specialist orthopedic doctors at the Healing hospital, Chandigarh.
This procedure assists the surgeon in getting accurate details of the knee anatomy and obtain excellent patient outcomes.
Computer 3D modeling is utilized to accurately assess the damaged part of the knee and provide the requisite treatment with the best size and placement of the knee implant.
A highly accurate and precise 3D view of the knee joint translates to optimum results that benefit the patient in the longer run.

What are the preparations required for knee resurfacing procedure?

It is imperative to follow your specialist knee resurfacing doctor’s advice to fully prepare for the procedure. Following are some of the things that you need to consider:

Your doctor might ask you to stop certain medications a few days before the knee resurfacing procedure to avoid complications
In case you consume tobacco or alcohol, you will have to reduce the consumption to minimal before the surgery.
Inform your specialist knee resurfacing doctor at the Healing hospital if you are sick in the days prior to the surgery.
Common home preparations for a knee resurfacing surgery involve making arrangements for a caregiver, trying to stay on same floor every day, adjusting bed height, removing things that can make you trip over and installing a modified toilet seat.

What to expect post-knee resurfacing surgery?

Your physical therapist will encourage you to stand and walk using a walker or crutches within the first 24 hours after the knee resurfacing surgery.
A device known as continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is used to help in slow knee movements as this helps to avoid stiffness.
Your hospital stay can get extended from three days to a week as per your progress. The physical therapist will be working in tandem with the specialist doctor to help you recover fast.
Once you are home, it is important to take plenty of rest and all the medications as advised by your knee specialist.
Let the incision heal fully before you soak your knee.
Depending on the advice of your physical therapist, you will be gradually asked to increase your knee movement.

How much time will it take to recover from the knee resurfacing surgery completely?

After about a month post knee resurfacing, your reliance on assistive devices will decrease more and more.
In case you have a desk job, it is possible to resume work after four to six weeks.
If your job requires heavy lifting, it may take up to three months to resume normal work.
Start driving or travelling only after getting an approval from your orthopedic surgeon.

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Why do I need to undergo knee resurfacing?

You might require to undergo knee resurfacing under the following circumstances:

– If you have advanced stage arthritis that causes normal knee movement almost impossible.
– If the non-surgical treatment options such as painkillers are no longer providing any relief in knee pain.
– If you have inflammation in the knee. Your knee pain gets worse even when you are at rest.