Total Knee Replacement

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT OVERVIEW

VS Hospitals in Chennai provides the total Knee replacement surgery in Chennai considering the age, bone quality and patient condition.

  • Knee is considered as the largest and strongest joint in the body. It is also the hinge joint to provide motion at a point where the thighs meet.
  • Total knee replacement is performed to identify the pain, relieve from the progressive pain, immobility and disability arising out of degenerative conditions affecting especially the older people.
  • It is a surgical procedure of knee replacement surgery where the diseased knee joint is removed and replaced with an artificial material.
  • Usually, the end of the femur or the thigh-bone is removed and replaced with a metal shell. A plastic button may also be included under the kneecap surface.
  • The artificial components using in this type of surgery is referred as the prosthesis. A complete check-up can be done before this replacement so that, operation can be performed to give good results.

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Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT OVERVIEW

50 – 80

Most patients aged between 50 – 80 undergo total knee replacement surgery.

60%

About 60% of women undergo total knee replacements

4.8% and 3.4%

The prevalence is higher among females than males by 4.8% and 3.4% respectively and it increases after each decade.

Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Signs and symptoms

  • Pain or Swelling 
  • Fever
  • Shortness of breath
  • Chest pain
  • Shock
  • Urinary infection
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Bruising
  • Stiffness
  • Creaky joints 
  • Crunching noises
  • Redness or tenderness
  • Instability or inability

Risk Factors

  • Old age
  • Obesity
  • Genetic factors
  • Blood clots
  • Falls or Car accidents
  • Poor circulation
  • Poor posture
  • Lack of flexibility of the muscles
  • Sport activities 
  • Injuries or infections
  • Uncomfortable seating arrangements
Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - RISK FACTORS

Hear Our Story

Focused On You

As our valued patient, you are at the center of everything we do – and that will never change.

24/7 Care

Open every day from 8 – 8, with no appointments necessary. Just walk in at a time that works best for you.

Timely Care

We know how busy life can be. That’s why most patients are in and out in less than an hour.

Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - DIET AND NUTRITION

Diet and Nutrition

  • Intake fatty fishes, olive oil which contain omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Eating oranges frequently help you prevent osteoarthritis, or painful feelings.
  • Have more of leafy vegetables like broccoli, spinach or mustard greens that are rich in antioxidants and can prevent pain.
  • Take more nuts like almonds, rich in vitamin E and avocados, rich in fibre to strengthen your bones, joints, and muscles.
  • Drink more milk for protein strength and include almonds which are rich in vitamin E and is an antioxidant to give your more muscle strength especially after doing the total knee replacement surgery in Chennai.

Prevention

  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • Be careful while walking in slippery surfaces
  • Maintain fitness to play your sport 
  • Exercise regularly
  • Stay flexible and strong
Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - PREVENTION

Focused On Providing The Best Possible Treatment To Our Patients

We Have Created Our Care Practice Specially To Fit Your Needs

From trouble sleeping to work stress to anxiety to depression, we all have difficulty managing our emotions at times. It’s part of being human. And addressing these issues is a vital part of what we do as a primary care practice, because your emotional well-being is essential to your overall health and wellness.

We’ve redesigned the doctor’s office experience to fit your life, put you at ease, and treat you as a whole person. We create safe and inviting spaces,

ask meaningful questions, give you time to talk, and listen without judgment. Then we work with you on a plan to help you feel your best — whether you want to sleep better, feel calmer, worry less, or get a better handle on your mood.

To continue shedding a light on mental health issues, we teamed up with the award-winning musicians from Bear and a Banjo to create a song showing people they’re not alone. See how the project came to life in the video above — and if you’re struggling, we can help.

Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - DIAGNOSIS

Diagnosis

  • X-ray
  • EKG
  • Urine Tests
  • Bone Scans
  • Nerve Tests
  • Blood Tests
  • CT scan
  • Custom made knee implants
  • Ultrasound
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Key Services

  • Specialized Joint Care in Elbow, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Ankles
  • Uncompartmentalized Knee Replacement
  • Joint Replacement
  • Complex Trauma Care
  • Deformity Correction
  • Rehabilitation of weakened muscles
Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - KEY SERVICES
Orthopedics - Best Total Knee Replacement in Chennai - KEY FACILITIES

Key Facilities

  • Full-fledged ICU
  • Imaging Studies
  • Sports Injuries Clinics
  • Advanced Arthroscopy System
  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Intra-operative image guidance system
  • Orthopaedic Oncology
  • Cutting edge Operation Theatre 
  • (Keyhole Surgery) Arthroscopy – Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hip and Ankle
  • Arthroscopic Revision Knee Ligament Reconstructions
  • Computer Assisted Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation with CPM, & Laser Therapy.
  • Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (Fractures, Bone or Joint Infections and Tumours, Epiphyseal Injuries, Hip Diseases like Perthes and Slipped Femoral Epiphysis) are also performed besides total knee replacement surgery in Chennai.
  • Rapid access to treatment with experienced surgeons and trained nurses.

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