Know Your Procedure

Understanding your surgery removes anxiety and helps you recover faster. Explore what happens during each procedure, how long you stay in the hospital, and when you will walk again.

Total Knee Replacement (TKR)

Surface replacement for advanced knee arthritis
Surgery: ~60–90 mins Stay: 3–4 Days Walking: Within 24 Hours

What Is Done During Surgery?

  • Resurfacing, Not Removing the Whole Knee: Only the worn-out, rough cartilage surfaces at the ends of the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) are precision-trimmed.
  • Smooth Biocompatible Implant: The damaged surfaces are capped with smooth metal alloy components and a medical-grade gliding spacer that recreates natural, pain-free joint motion.
  • Deformity Correction: Bow-leg or knock-knee alignment is corrected during surgery so weight is distributed evenly across the leg.

Recovery Milestones

  • Day 1 After Surgery: Stand and walk a few steps beside the bed with a walker and physiotherapy guidance.
  • Weeks 2–3: Stitches/staples are removed; transition from a walker to a walking stick and climb stairs with support.
  • Weeks 4–6: Walk independently indoors and outdoors, resume light daily routines, and drive once knee control is strong.

Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Ball-and-socket restoration for Avascular Necrosis (AVN), arthritis & fractures
Surgery: ~60–90 mins Stay: 3–4 Days Walking: Day 1 Post-Op

What Is Done During Surgery?

  • Replacing the Damaged Ball & Socket: The collapsed or arthritic femoral head (ball) is replaced with a smooth ceramic or metal ball attached to a stem inside the thigh bone.
  • Precision Socket Liner: The hip socket (acetabulum) is fitted with a durable shell and high-strength liner so the joint glides smoothly without bone-on-bone grinding.
  • Leg Length Restoration: Helps restore equal leg length and eliminates chronic groin pain and limping.

Recovery Milestones

  • Day 1 After Surgery: Stand and walk with a walker; deep groin pain from arthritis/AVN is relieved almost immediately.
  • Weeks 1–3: Follow safe hip posture precautions (avoid crossing legs or sitting on low stools) while muscles heal.
  • Weeks 4–6: Return to comfortable walking without a limp and resume office or household activities.

Keyhole Arthroscopy (ACL, Meniscus & Shoulder)

Minimally invasive camera-guided ligament & cartilage repair
Surgery: ~45–75 mins Stay: 1–2 Days Keyhole Incisions (5 mm)

How Keyhole Arthroscopy Works

  • High-Definition Fibre-Optic Camera: Performed through 2 or 3 tiny buttonhole incisions without cutting open the entire joint.
  • ACL Reconstruction: A torn ACL ligament is reconstructed using a strong tendon graft secured inside bone tunnels so the knee regains stability for sports and stairs.
  • Meniscus & Rotator Cuff Repair: Torn knee meniscus cushions or shoulder rotator cuff tendons are sutured using specialized micro-anchors.

Benefits & Recovery Timeline

  • Minimal Pain & Scarring: Tiny incisions mean less post-operative discomfort, lower infection risk, and faster tissue healing.
  • Brace & Early Motion: Walk with a knee brace and crutches/walker from Day 1 (weight-bearing tailored to whether the meniscus was repaired).
  • Return to Active Life: Desk work in 1–2 weeks; structured sports rehabilitation over 3–6 months.

Fracture Fixation (ORIF & Intramedullary Nailing)

Anatomical alignment and internal stabilization for broken bones
Titanium / Steel Implants Early Joint Mobilization

How Fractures Are Stabilized

  • Locking Plates & Screws (ORIF): Broken bone fragments (especially around the wrist, ankle, knee, or shoulder) are restored to their exact alignment and held with contoured anatomical plates.
  • Intramedullary Interlocking Nails: For thigh (femur) or shin (tibia) fractures, a strong rod is passed inside the bone canal through small incisions under live X-ray guidance (C-arm).

Why Internal Fixation Helps

  • Avoids Prolonged Bed Rest & Joint Stiffness: Rigid internal stabilization lets you bend adjacent joints early instead of staying immobilized in a heavy plaster cast for months.
  • Guided Weight Bearing: Progressive weight bearing is advanced step by step based on follow-up X-ray bone healing.

Scheduled for a Procedure?

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