Dr. Darsh Goyal is one of the best Knee replacement surgeons in Delhi NCR; he has done hundreds of cases of Minimally Invasive Knee Replacement Surgery using Computer Navigation Technology so far. He knows the track record of the technology of Knee replacement surgery in the Orthopedic Department.

Knee Replacement Surgery

If you have tried all other osteoarthritis therapy options and still have knee pain, your doctor may suggest knee replacement, which can help reduce your pain and improve your ability to move.

Knee replacement surgery involves removing all or part of the knee joint and replacing the damaged parts with an artificial joint. These are made of metals and plastics. In some cases, the surgery can be done robotically.

Types of knee replacement surgery

There are two main types of surgery:

• Total knee replacement – both sides of your knee joint are replaced

• Partial (half) knee replacement – only one side of your joint is replaced in a minor operation with a shorter hospital stay and recovery period

Risks of knee replacement surgery

Knee replacement surgery is a joint operation; most people do not have complications. However, as with any procedure, there are risks and benefits.

Complications are rare but can include:

• stiffness of the knee
• infection of the wound
• condition of the joint replacement, needing further surgery
• unexpected bleeding into the knee joint
• ligament, artery or nerve damage in the area around the knee joint
• deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• persistent Pain in the knee
• a break in the bone around the knee replacement during or after the operation

In some cases, the new knee joint may not be completely stable, and further surgery may be needed to correct it.

Benefits of Knee replacement surgery

Surgery is the only solution because:

• Get rid of Pain and frustration.
• Do away with swelling, stiffness and redness of the knee.
• Cross Leg sitting is permitted.
• Return to walking, cycling, jogging & more.
• Prevent being bedridden.