Best shoulder & Knee replacement in Jabalpur – Dr Brajesh Dadarya – ArthroMed Arthroscopy & Sports Injury Centre – Best Arthromed in Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh

we asked what questions they had want answered about knee replacement recovery. What a response!

Surgery is confusing, particularly without a trustworthy guide. It’s one of the many reasons we created ArthroMed  – to help guide you through life before and after surgery or pain.

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7 FAQs after total knee replacement (TKR)

1. My legs seem to be different lengths after surgery. Why is this?

This is common and can happen after a joint replacement for various reasons

Dr. Dadarya: Leg length discrepancy is a common occurrence. The surgeon’s goal is to create a stable knee. In doing so, your anatomy may force the surgeon to adjust both leg length and offset. This could add length to your leg. Also, keep in mind that in an arthritic knee the joint space collapses and your leg length has likely been shorter than normal for years. So it is also possible to have identical leg lengths but feel longer.

2. The skin around my incision feels tight, especially when I move. I’m a month post surgery. Is this normal? What can I do?

This can be caused by scar tissue. Your physical therapist can teach you scar massage techniques.

Dr. Dadarya: After surgery, it’s normal to have scar tissue. Particularly, if it’s a revision surgery you all have more scar tissue. Work with your physical therapist. They have techniques to loosen up scar tissue and reduce tightness.

3. Should I be careful about falling after surgery?

Falls after surgery are dangerous. Physical therapy helps you not only strengthen your muscles to avoid falls, but also decreases your likelihood of falling.

Dr. Dadarya: If you’re concerned about falling, definitely talk to your physical therapist or surgeon. Gait evaluation and strength testing may provide more information.

4. I have a wobble when I walk. I’m a few months post-surgery. When I walk, it hurts for the first few minutes. Is this normal?

Let your own surgeon be your guide on what’s normal or abnormal.

Dr. Dadarya: If you don’t think your progress is normal, you can follow up with your surgeon for x-rays and a physical exam.

5. I still haven’t gotten my strength back, despite being a few months post surgery. What can I do?

Slowly but surely, you’ll regain your strength. Stick with physical therapy.

Dr. Dadarya: Stay dedicated to your physical therapy. You’ll continue to feel better as your muscles regain their strength.

6. How long before I can walk without a cane?

It depends on how strong you are.

Dr. Dadarya: This answer is different for everyone. Your pre-operative strength in your gluteus muscles plays a major role. The stronger you were before surgery, the easier it is to get rid of the cane after. On average, most people get rid of it by 6 weeks.

7. My surgeon said my joint replacement went fine, but I’m not sure. Should I get a second opinion?

You can always get a second opinion, if you feel like you need it.

Dr. Dadarya: If you feel unsure, ask another joint specialist to look at you and your x-rays. By physically examining you and looking at your x-rays, a joint specialist will be able to give you a second opinion.