Lead a normal life after knee replacement surgery with these tips

Knee replacement surgery is the only treatment for people who are diagnosed with an irreversibly damaged knee. With the help of knee replacement surgery, complete mobility of the affected knee can be restored.

However, what does the life of a person with a bionic knee look like?

Can they lead a normal life?

Yes, they can given they follow the tips mentioned below –

It would take some time for the person to warm up to their new bionic knee!

According to the best knee replacement surgeon in India, it would take some time for a person, who just have been under the scalpel and got their knee replaced with a bionic implant, to get used to the same.

As per researchers, it is estimated that the human body can take at least 6 months to a year before it gets used to bionic knee implants.

So, in a nutshell, one has to be patient and get on with their recovery, one day at a time!

Driving a car is possible

Driving is the part and parcel of the modern world. Besides, commuting via public transport with a bionic knee is not advisable.

So, can one drive their precious car after knee replacement surgery?

The short answer is yes but one has to be careful. To put things into perspective, one cannot get behind the wheel of their car before six weeks or before their doctor says so!

Can one ride a motorcycle?

Absolutely not! A motorcycle’s weight can halt the recovery of the knee. Hence, it is best to park the beloved two-wheeled vehicle in the garage forever!

Getting back to work is also possible

One can get back to their work life but with realistic expectations. In simple words, one should wait for at least six weeks before they get back to their professional life after they have had knee replacement surgery. One must avoid standing or sitting for long hours. One must also avoid partaking in strenuous job roles that can add stress to their bionic knee.

Travelling will be a walk in the park!

Whether one is a frequent backpacker or the occasional impromptu holiday planner, after a knee replacement surgery, one has to take certain steps in order to enjoy their trip and keep their bionic knee happy!

How?

Well, first off, one must wrap their bionic knee with a compression bandage in order to enhance blood circulation in that area. Travelling means one would spend a lot of time on the road, on rails or in the air with limited legroom. Wearing a compression bandage can help one remain comfortable and keep swelling at bay.

Secondly, one must make sure that whenever they can, they are taking a break in order to stretch their legs.

The third step is easy – one must listen to their doctor. If the doctor, after examining the bionic knee advises against taking a trip to the unknown, one must listen to their expert advice!

Feeling the need to consult the best knee replacement surgeon in Mumbai?

Contact Dr Gautam JK Tawari – a UK-trained sports surgeon specializing in knee replacement surgery. His qualifications are –

• MBBS
• MRCS
• M.Sc
• Dip. Sports Medicine (SEM)
• M.Ch(Orth)
• FRCS (Tr & Orth). UK.

To book an appointment, please call +91 8291010015 / +91 9833944575 or send an email to gautamtawari@gmail.com / info@gautamtawari.com.