Knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures used for relief of pain, gaining the range of motion and improving the ability to walk, for variety of painful knee disorders.

If you are advised knee replacement surgery, it is natural that you would want to know more about it. This booklet gives you all the information which you wish to know, It explains, in simple words, what to expect before, during and after the surgery. It is meant to help you understand the intricacies of this complex surgery. In simple language, you are told , what will be done for you by the medical and paramedical staff and what you are required to do to achieve the desired end result. It is recommended that you go through this booklet before you undergo the surgery. If you have any questions, our team of doctors will be happy to answer them.

The schedule given here is guideline, individual variations may occur. The end result varies in different individuals, and in two operated knees in the same individual , depending on various factors like age, general condition of the patient, conditions of the joint, indication for surgery, whether the surgery is on single knee or both knee joints simultaneously etc.

No guarantee of any kind can be given for any surgical procedure. But according to world reports, Knee replacement surgery is one of the most successful procedures used for relief of pain, gaining the range of motion and improving the ability to walk.

Every surgery carries certain risks. You are required to make yourself familiar with these risks and the shortcomings.