Case Summary:
A 68-year-old lady with severe and disabling arthritis in both knees underwent bilateral simultaneous total knee replacement surgery under the care of our expert orthopedic team.
🦵 Understanding the Condition
Our patient had been suffering from advanced osteoarthritis in both knees for several years, causing:
- Constant knee pain
- Difficulty in walking and climbing stairs
- Severe stiffness and deformity
- Limited mobility despite pain medications and physiotherapy
When all conservative treatments failed to provide lasting relief, our orthopedic surgeon recommended total knee replacement — the most effective treatment for end-stage knee arthritis.
🩻 Before Surgery
The pre-operative X-rays showed:
- Severe joint space narrowing
- Bone-on-bone contact
- Significant deformity in both knees
These findings confirmed end-stage arthritis, leaving surgery as the best option for restoring function.
⚕️ The Surgical Procedure
The patient underwent bilateral total knee replacement, meaning both knees were operated on during a single surgical session under one anesthesia.
This approach offers several advantages:
- One hospital stay and recovery period
- Balanced knee alignment and movement
- Faster rehabilitation and return to daily life
Using advanced, cemented prosthetic implants, our orthopedic team ensured perfect joint alignment, stability, and long-term durability.
🩻 After Surgery
Post-surgery X-rays show:
- Well-aligned prosthetic components
- Proper restoration of joint space
- Stable and balanced knee joints
💪 Recovery and Outcome
The patient began walking with assistance within 24 hours of surgery and continued with guided physiotherapy.
Within a few weeks, she achieved:
- Pain-free movement
- Independent walking without support
- Remarkable improvement in quality of life
Today, she is living pain-free and enjoying her daily activities with full confidence.
🩺 What is Total Knee Replacement?
Total Knee Replacement (TKR), also known as Knee Arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure that replaces the damaged knee joint with an artificial implant. It’s recommended for patients with severe arthritis or degenerative joint disease who no longer benefit from medications or therapy.
When performed by an experienced orthopedic surgeon, total knee replacement offers:
- Long-term pain relief
- Improved knee function
- Enhanced mobility and independence
Our team has successfully treated hundreds of patients suffering from chronic knee arthritis, helping them regain a pain-free and active lifestyle.