FAQ - PMG Hospital

When Is The Right Time To Have Surgery?

The major reason people go for surgeries is because of pain. The severe joint pain could restrict one’s everyday activities and that doesn’t go away with resting or medications. The orthopedic expert surgeon would suggest the surgery after examining the present situation of the patient’s joint health and the patient’s condition.

How Long Does It Take For An Knee Replacement Surgery Patient To Recover?

Advancement in medical technology and Dr. Hiren patel’s immense experience has developed various options for the treatment of the patient. Treatment is based on various factors like Age, Pain level, results of primary tests, and history of the patient’s health.

Will My Recovery From Knee Surgery Allow Me To Resume My All Previous Activities?

A complete knee surgery followed by regular checkups, rehabilitation and physiotherapy can help you to resume all major previous activities after consulting the experts. Ideally, you would get back to normal activities after completing your planned treatments.

How Long Does Artificial Joint Implant Last?

The artificial joint implant usually lasts for 10 to 15 years. Ideally, it would last for around 20 years but considering how you treat it and what you do with it.

What Is Knee Replacement Revision Surgery?

The knee replacement revision surgery is the reoperation of the patients who previously had knee replacement surgery. The patient whose knee replacement doesn’t work efficiently or properly, then the surgeon suggests them for revision surgery

What Is The Difference Between Arthroplasty And Arthroscopy?

Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy both surgeries are both related to Joint replacement surgeries. The key difference between the two is, that Arthroplasty preserves the natural joints by resurfacing the bones to restore the function of a joint. Arthroscopy involves the replacement of a knee joint with an artificial one.

Is Physiotherapy Is Necessary After Knee Or Hip Replacement Surgery?

The surgery takes a few hours to complete but complete recovery and mobility would take months. Well-defined physiotherapy after the surgery is a must to strengthen the muscles around the joints and bring back mobility to achieve the best surgery results

Can Both Knee Operations Can Be Done Together?

Having surgery on both knees is called a bilateral knee replacement. Yes, one can opt for both knee replacements together.

Can A Person With Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Or Asthma Have A Joint Replacement?

Considering the primary health checkups and other reports our experts can suggest the surgery. A person with a healthy body and mind who have diabetes, high blood pressure, or asthma can have joint replacement surgery.