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Knee replacement surgery (or knee arthroplasty)

provides artificial knees in place of your damaged

knees to restore function and relieve pain.

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Myths & Facts About 

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KNEE  REPLACEMENT

I will be in bed for a long time after the surgery

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Myth

FactDue to the new rapid recovery

protocols the patient walks on the same day of his surgery!

Bending of the knee or sitting on the floor is difficult  after the replacement

surgery.

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Myth

FactIt depends mainly on the quality of the surgery,

the prosthesis used and post-operative rehabilitation. Many types of prosthesis allow the

same range of movements as a normal joint.

Knee replacement surgery does not last for more than 10 years.

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Fact

 knee replacement lasts for life. This is because of the improved quality of surgery and advanced

techniques used during the surgery.

It is not possible to undergo replacement surgeries for both knees at the same time. 

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Myth

FactUndergoing surgery for both the knees at the same

time has many advantages. You have to visit the hospital once, and the recovery will be fast as both

the knees will be pain-free after the surgery.

It is not possible to undergo surgery at the age of 65 years.

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Myth

FactAge is not a limiting factor for the surgery. You can

undergo a knee replacement surgery even above the age of 65 years because this is the age where the

cartilage gets damaged.

It is not possible to drive after the knee replacement surgery.

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Fact

Driving is easier after the surgery. Most people start driving within 6-8

weeks of surgery.

The success of any treatment lies in the skill of the doctor and the backup of quality

infrastructure. Santpure Foundation is a Best Centre for Joint Replacement and Advanced

Orthopaedics, offering both.

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