Health in India

Total hip replacement is a major surgical procedure.  Post-surgery and PT, A large majority of patients can bear weight on the new hip and independently walk by using a walker or crutches on a leveled surface and even navigate through stairs in both ways.    Hence, the majority of the patients are safely discharged from the hospital.    You will be able to move independently at home and you will not require any help for walking short distances.  The majority of the patients will need a walker or crutches for a maximum of 2 weeks after total hip replacement . The physical therapist will also evaluate your requirement for a walker at regular intervals.    As your pain decreases, you will be able to move with greater ease and walk longer distances.    Eventually, you will have physical therapy at a nearby PT clinic to further increase the strength surrounding the hip.  The majority of patients have a considerable change in their hip-re...

You may be able to walk again without pain or no longer face staircases with fear. But don’t expect superhuman powers with your new knee. Here are some facts to know about your new body part once you have done Knee Replacement Surgery . 1) You can do (almost) everything as before. You can usually expect substantial improvements in pain and movement post TKR. But if you don't have a habit of regular walking, don't expect sprinting with your new knee. It is recommended you avoid high-impact exercises, even if you used to engage in them before. The sheer force can loosen or break your implant or make it wear out faster. You can walk, swim, bike, do light hikes, and perform such routine activities. Weight training can strengthen your muscles and bones. 2) It won’t feel exactly like your old knee: You will surely have less pain but also may observe other newer events. For example, your new knee may click and pop. If it doesn’t hurt, you don’t need to worry. You might have troubl...

When you undergo Total Knee Replacement , the recovery and rehabilitation play a decisive role in aiding you to resume your routine life.  It can aid your healing process and also hasten it and substantially improve the percentage for success in the long-term.  You must get committed to a plan and encourage yourself to perform maximally everyday especially during the critical 12 weeks of recovery. Day 1: It is extremely important to begin using your implanted knee as soon as possible. Hence, patients are motivated to start a movement the very day of their knee replacement surgery, with the help of a walker or any other device.   Your PT will also teach you the ways to get in and out of bed.                                                ...