Today’s Date, For Many patients who are suffering from knee pain & Other knee problems. Every Knee pain problem is not treated by medicine and any physical therapy then the Knee replacement surgery is the best option for us. In Previous times Patients need to go to metro cities like Pune & Mumbai for joint replacement Surgery but Now No need. Dr. Prashant Kale is one of the best Knee Replacement Surgeon in Ahmednagar at Medplus Apex Hospital and offers different Knee Replacement Surgery at an affordable cost.

What is Knee Replacement Surgery?

Knee Replacement is the surgical process in which a damaged knee is replaced by the knee joints with metal or plastic implants”. It is also called “Knee Arthroplasty“. Knee Replacement surgery is used for reducing pain and stiffness from injury or arthritis. After knee replacement and recovery, you can get back to everyday tasks and activities you enjoy. 

Knee Replacement Surgery in Ahmednagar

Type of Knee Replacement Surgery Performed?

Dr. Prashant Kale at Medplus Apex Hospital Ahmednagar performed the below-knee replacement surgeries such as 

  • Total Knee Replacement Surgery (TKR)
  • Partial Knee Replacement Surgery (PKR)
  • Knee Cap Replacement Surgery
  • Knee Revision Surgery

Based on the patient’s knee condition, Knee wear and other medical factors Dr. Prashant Kale Suggests to patients which type of knee replacement surgery is beneficial for patients. 

Who needs Knee Replacement Surgery?

This is the most common question asked by many patients to Dr. Prashant Kale. Who is eligible for Knee Replacement Surgery? The main motto of this surgery is to remove pain and stiffness. the Below candidate are eligible for knee Replacement Surgery

  • Arthritis in the knee or a knee injury has severely damaged the mating surfaces of the joint.
  • Pain and stiffness give you trouble doing everyday activities, such as walking up or downstairs or getting in and out of a car.
  • Swelling and inflammation don’t go away with rest and medication.

Dr. Prashant Kale is one of the best Knee Replacement Surgeons in Ahmednagar and offers a variety of advanced total knee replacement care and treatment options for patients with knees affected by arthritis, osteoporosis, or other diseases.

The procedure of Knee Replacement Surgery:

The Knee Replacement Procedure at the “Meplus Apex Hospital” by Dr. Prashant Kale was done very smoothly. Dr. Prashant Kale and the hospital team are dedicated to helping you get back to your active life. Our leading-edge procedures provide more precise surgery, faster recovery times, improved pain management, and exceptional results.

Dr. Prashant Kale first removes damaged cartilage and some bone from the surfaces of your knee joint. Cartilage is the tissue that covers your bones where they meet. Healthy cartilage is smooth and helps the bones glide over each other when you move. When cartilage becomes rough and wears away, the bones rub against each other, causing pain. After removing the damaged knee cartilage and bone, the surgeon attaches the artificial parts to your bones. The artificial parts are made of metal and plastic.

Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery:

There are several possible advantages of knee replacement surgery. These include:

  • freedom from pain
  • improved mobility
  • Improved quality of life because everyday activities and exercise are easier.

After Knee Replacement Surgery Care:

After recovering from surgery, The Most important part is that Dr. Prashant Kale instructs some regular exercise and regular activity. Most people can move better with less pain than before surgery. But having an artificial knee is not the same as having a normal, healthy knee.

You need to protect your new knee by:

  • Staying at a healthy weight.
  • Get regular physical activity.
  • Not doing any high-impact activities, such as jogging, running, and jumping. Instead, you can try low-impact activities that are good for your knee, such as walking, biking, and swimming.

Book an Appointment:

Dr. Prashant Kale is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in Ahmednagar, specializing in total knee replacement and hip replacement surgery including primary and revision surgery. He and his team of hip replacement surgeon in Ahmednagar, have been treating normal to complex cases with hip replacement surgeries with the most success ratio. For an appointment or consulting for hip surgery in Ahmednagar, you can contact us on 089810 08008 or Book an online appointment form.

Frequently Asked Question:

This is the main question most patients asked Dr. Prashant Kale before joint replacement surgery. At Medplus Apex Hospital, Ahmednagar the main and important thing is pain gets relieved after surgery. A recent patient experience shows that knee replacement is the most common surgery and there 100% success rate in this surgery. Depending upon the implants used, the artificial knee joint can last up to 20 years to 30 years. 

The cost of total knee replacement surgery in the Ahmednagar varies greatly, with prices between 1.5 Lac to 4 Lac. The average cost of knee replacement surgery (without complications) is 2.5 Lac. Also, The cost varies based on the Hospital, Replacement methods, Surgery type, Patient condition, and implant material used. Also, the cost is less than in other metro cities like Pune, Mumbai, etc.

The average recovery time from knee replacement surgery is approximately six months, but it can take roughly 12 months to fully return to physically demanding activities. After 8 weeks you can walk yourself. The recovery time also depends upon the type of knee replacement surgery and other factors. 

Unfortunately, no answer applies to all patients. The timing of a knee replacement should be based on a kind of algorithm that takes age, pain, and joint function into account to determine the potential benefits. Dr. Prashant Kale recommends joint replacements are performed on patients between 60 and 80 years of age, and most are women. But those older or younger are not automatically precluded.

Dr. Prashant Kale is one of the best Joint Replacement surgeons in Ahmednagar for Knee replacement surgery. He has more than 12+ years of joint replacement surgery experience. He is an expert in Knee Replacement Surgery, Revision surgeries, and a master of complex Joint Replacement Surgery. He has performed over 2000+ successful Knee Replacement surgeries to date. Well Versed and an established high volume surgeon dealing with Joint Replacement, Arthroscopy, Spine, Ilizarov, and complex trauma. Due to wide experience in orthopedic surgeries makes him one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Ahmednagar.

General pain may occur for up to several weeks following a total knee replacement. Swelling typically lasts for 2 to 3 weeks after surgery but may persist for as long as 3 to 6 months.

Typically, you will stay in the hospital for one to three days after surgery, depending on how quickly you progress with physical therapy. Once you’re able to walk longer distances and are making consistent progress, you’ll be ready to go home.

Some Of The Major Conditions That Are Treated Under Knee Replacement Surgery Are:

  1. Severe Osteoarthritis
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis
  3. Haemophilia
  4. Ligament Damage
  5. Infections that cause severe Osteoarthritis
  6. Gout and ‘Pseudogout’ (Crystal deposition diseases)
  7. Avascular Necrosis (Loss of blood supply due to death of bone)
  8. Bone Dysplasias (Disorders related to the growth of bone)