Knee Replacement

You should be able to walk with a cane or walker.

I had a total hip replacement in January, 2007. I was an avid tennis player until I could not move at all on the court. That was in the fall of 2005. I attempted some alternative treatments for over a year. Although the pain decreased in my day to day life, I could not do anything athletic. After the surgery, I played golf, walking the course in March, two months after the surgery. I started hitting tennis balls in June but could not move very well. I slowly improved my strength and flexibility over the next year. It probably took 1.5 to 2 years where I felt totally comfortable and confident. My "bad hip" became my good hip. It's been four years now and I am still playing singles tennis. My range and speed are decreased but much of that is due to age anyway (I am 63). But I still have fun and am competitive at the 3.5 level. Recently, some groin pain. That has come and gone. I am still playing but mindful. I do exercises and stretches to keep myself going. I do not do much jogging at all. I find my hip bothers my much more if I ran than play tennis. I do elliptical training which brings no pain at all.

You can go to the tag agency and fill out some forms, in return they can give you a TEMERARY disablity parking tag. A knee replacement would be somthing that would "disable" your range of movement, but because it is not permanent, you would not be accepted by society or by societies standards as a disabled person. However, you can manipulate society into accepting you as a a person with a disability if you take on the "disability" role. There is no way to explain what this role invovles, because it is different for each person, but you can use it if society accepts it.

Yes, although it is rare there are about 6 reported case studies in the English literature in peer reviewed journals. Google "total knee and gout".

I just found about this recall today 9-27-11, hav my total knee 9-30-11. Hurt more know than before the replacement. I have had extensive pain management, way too much, and need my other knee repalced, also. My doc says it all looks right, but agree that something must be wrong. Can anyone direct me to the REAL recall sight/lawsuit? Thanks, Pam in Texas

The knee replacement would be covered by the health care system.

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).