No. THR in that context would stand for total hip replacement. TKR would be the acronym for total knee replacement.

Yes, is the short answer. 1/3rd of people with RA have to give up work within 1 year of onset of disease, many more within 10 years of onset but things may be improving now due to biologic drugs. You would need to check the definition of ill health within your pension scheme to see if you qualify. Ill health retirement is limited to those with access to such a benefit under their occupational pension scheme. You may need to discuss with your consultant whether you would meet the criteria for your pension scheme - it is the consultant who decides not your GP. The pension scheme may want their own medical expert to examine you but cannot refuse if you meet the criteria. You may also be entitled to Disability living allowance and incapacity benefit. Please note that the rules for some schemes particularly local government are now not as generous as they used to be and to get the maximum entitlement you need to be incapable of any type of work, not just incapable of doing your own job.

The cost of total knee replacement varies depending on age, type of surgery, brand of replacement, and other factors. In the United States, an uninsured patient can expect to pay upwards of $45,000.

In most other places in the world, the cost is far lower. Patients can take advantage of globalization and receive total knee replacement surgery for a low price in a number of destinations.

The following is a chart of the estimated cost of knee replacement around the world:

Country Estimated Price (USD)

United States $45,000-$60,000

Singapore $18,000-$22,000

Thailand $12,000-$14,000

Taiwan $9,000-$10,000

India $7,000-$11,000

Do not calculate cost when you go for a major surgery.

People often select a good doctor, good implant & good medicines. Dont go on Hospital room & luxury looks as it does not change your outcome.

We are in Medical Tourism & we call our patients India for effective treatment at very reasonable costs.

Just 5000 to 6000 USD including World Class Implant on 1 side Knee Replacement.

Plus your air fare & if you want to travel across some cool locations that is patch up.

It can vary from 2000 USD for travels extra.

For Knee cases I think best guy is Doctor Bhavsar. He treats all kind of people, right from ordinary uninsured senior citizens to the higher class patients.

He is using standard International brand implants & uses also according to patients' choice also. He is comfortable with all good company implants.

He has started doing some latest work like small incision Knee surgeries etc. He practices in Mumbai. Right now he is in Wockhardt Hospital.

My far relative grand ma & many from our family are his patients. They all tell they were in good hands. You should see him if you ever face Knee problem. We have been in medical tourism and we are happy with his work.

The metal parts of the implant are made of titanium- or cobalt/chromium-based alloys

in medanta that is in gurgaon its with the total cost is 2.75 lakhs and it varies with hospital...

Your activity level after surgery depends in your rehab and recovery. Your flexibility, strength, and weight all play key factors. If everything goes well, you should be able to play golf. You may have to modify your swing slightly to accommodate the manipulation of your knee. If you couldn't play before, Don't expect the knee to get you on the tour.

Yes, providing the scaring has healed.

Less than a month. More or less 2 weeks. Can expect to return about six to seven months after surgical reconstruction.

The best type of knee brace for an ACL injury is the type with locking hinges. These can be locked when the injury is still bad to provide extra support then unlocked to allow more movement.

This was a joke I heard some 45 years ago when it was not frowned upon to use the word 'negro'. It is no longer politically correct.

The answer was:

'He should go to Africa where the knee grows.'

The main factor is how far you could bend before, typically within 10-20 degress of that.

Usually all good doctors prefer Jhonson & Jhonson Joints, a matter of trust since decades. I am in touch of Dr Swetal Bhavsar and almost majority of patients go to him and get best results.

Reference :

You can search " Dr Swetal Bhavsar " in linkedin , google web / google videos and you can see his work.

your physician will prescribe some 'Tylenol 3 and also you must take blood thinners for 10 days afterwards, then you will feel like a new person, it takes approx. 3 to 4 months to be completely in super condition where you can walk for miles without pain, it is well worth it!!

They have several different models, but typically the femoral component is a type of cobalt chrome, the tibial component is typically a titanium alloy with a smooth UHMWPE (polyethylene) surface for the femoral component to articulate on.

surgery that removes a part of the bone of the joint of either the bottom of the femur (upper leg bone) or the top of the tibia (lower leg bone) to increase the stability of the knee.

As soon as the pain disappears and you can walk around better, then you might be able to work again. This will take somewhere between 6 and 12 weeks (1 to 3 months).

After having an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) replacement surgery, your surgeon should send you to a physical therapist. The job of the physical therapist is to prescribe different exercises in order to properly heal after the surgery. The exact physical therapy program will differ between each patient, based on their individual results. Also, the length of your physical therapy program will depend on how you progress through the different exercises. It is important to see a physical therapist after surgery to make sure that your body heals properly. If your surgeon for some reason does not send you to a physical therapist, make sure to request one.

If you have a torn ligament in your knee, you need to try really hard to not use your knee. It would be wise to go to physical therapy and consider getting in touch with a doctor that can monitor your progress. You may need six to eight weeks of therapy.

The answer for this varies, I'm sure, and would also depend on whether the artificial joint was for a total or partial knee replacement. I have called my orthopedist and he records the artificial model in his office at .8 lbs. or just under a pound (for a total knee arthroses). -Paul Greear Physical Therapy Tech, NCTMB. Saint Lukes Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Services, Nampa, Idaho.

The cost of total knee replacement varies depending on age, type of surgery, brand of replacement, and other factors. In the United States, an uninsured patient can expect to pay upwards of $45,000.

In most other places in the world, the cost is far lower. Patients can take advantage of globalization and receive total knee replacement surgery for a low price in a number of destinations.

The following is a chart of the estimated cost of knee replacement around the world:

Country Estimated Price (USD)

United States $45,000-$60,000

Singapore $18,000-$22,000

Thailand $12,000-$14,000

Taiwan $9,000-$10,000

India $7,000-$11,000

Do not calculate cost when you go for a major surgery. You need to select a good doctor, good implant, and good medication. Do not base your decision on hospital room and luxury looks.

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