Knee Replacement Treatment

Knee Replacement Treatment may be recommended for: patients with severe knee osteoarthritis (grade 3-4) causing chronic pain; patients with rheumatoid arthritis affecting the knee joint; patients with significant knee stiffness limiting daily activities; patients who have not found relief from conservative treatments (medications, physiotherapy, injections); patients with difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or performing routine activities; patients with knee deformity (bow-legged or knock-kneed); patients whose quality of life is significantly impacted by knee pain; patients who are medically fit for surgery.

Please bring or upload the following medical reports for your consultation:

• Weight-bearing X-rays of both knees (AP, lateral, skyline views)
• MRI knee (if ligament or meniscal injury suspected)
• Complete blood count (CBC)
• Blood group and Rh factor
• Coagulation profile (PT, aPTT, INR)
• Kidney function tests
• Liver function tests
• Blood sugar (fasting and HbA1c)
• Infectious disease screening (HIV, Hepatitis B & C)
• ECG (electrocardiogram)
• Chest X-ray
• Fitness clearance from physician (especially for patients with heart/lung conditions)

Consider asking these questions during your consultation:

• 1What type of knee implant do you recommend for me and why?
• 2How many knee replacement surgeries do you perform each year?
• 3What is your infection rate for knee replacement surgery?
• 4What is the expected lifespan of the implant?
• 5When can I walk without support after surgery?
• 6How long will I need physiotherapy?
• 7When can I return to work and normal activities?
• 8Can I kneel, squat, or sit cross-legged after surgery?
• 9What are the risks and complications I should be aware of?
• 10Will I need blood transfusion during surgery?
• 11What type of anesthesia will be used?
• 12How will pain be managed after surgery?
• 13When can I drive after surgery?
• 14Can I resume sports? Which ones are safe?