Lead a normal life after total knee replacement surgery

Total knee replacement surgery is unarguably one of the most successful operations. However, many patients fear about the risks involved, complications of the procedure and most importantly, life immediately after the surgery. While some believe that the operation may be painful, others assume that day-today activities can get restricted in the immediate post-operative period.

More than two million knee replacement surgeries are done worldwide and over 1,00,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed in India alone, per year. Despite the advances in technology and expertise, dealing with the fear of recovery is still something that patients and surgeons worry about.


Although a lot is heard about technological advances and success stories have been shared by medical experts and surgeons over a period of time, little has been written about the fear factor and what really happens in the immediate post-operative phase.

For years, everyone has been looking at this aspect of knee replacement surgery and it appears that the hard work is ultimately paying off. Wellresearched and published ‘care pathway’ has enabled the hospital to mobilise patients early and safely. Patients are now well-informed about the whole process of the surgery before getting admitted. Doctors at DR LH Hiranandani Hospital have accelerated post-operative pain management protocols which have helped them to keep the pain at bay, and therefore discharge patients early.

Patients are now allowed to take a shower within 48-72 hours after the procedure. This feature is unique in their practice. A well-informed discharge lesson makes patients feel more confident of looking after themselves at home after their surgery. The hospital believes that life is really made easy for patients and relatives who have supported them in the immediate post-operative phase.

The hospital believes in the saying, ‘A happy patient is the best outcome measure after any surgical procedure’.