{"id":4750,"date":"2026-02-02T11:16:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T11:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/?post_type=services&#038;p=4750"},"modified":"2026-02-08T16:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T16:25:48","slug":"total-knee-replacement","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/department\/total-knee-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Total Knee Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4750\" class=\"elementor elementor-4750\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00f030c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"00f030c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c1038af\" data-id=\"c1038af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f583dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"8f583dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"left\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"mb-0 \">What is Total Knee Replacement?\n<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-382123d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"382123d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Total Knee Replacement (TKR), also known as knee arthroplasty, is an advanced surgical procedure performed to treat severely damaged or degenerated knee joints. It is most commonly recommended for patients with advanced osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or chronic knee pain and stiffness that significantly limit daily activities and do not respond to non-surgical treatments.<\/p><p>During the procedure, the damaged cartilage and bone surfaces of the knee joint are carefully removed and replaced with precision-engineered artificial components, designed to restore smooth movement, stability, and long-term pain relief.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ba7ea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"1ba7ea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"left\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"mb-0 \">Why Total Knee Replacement?<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f39e0ee p-mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f39e0ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As knee cartilage wears down, the joint surfaces lose their smooth cushioning, causing bone-on-bone contact, pain, swelling, deformity, and restricted movement. Total Knee Replacement effectively eliminates the source of pain and restores joint alignment and function.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>With modern surgical techniques and high-quality implants, this procedure offers predictable pain relief, improved mobility, and a significant improvement in quality of life, enabling patients to return to their routine activities with greater comfort and confidence.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec04d0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"ec04d0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"left\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"mb-0 \">How is Total Knee Replacement Performed?\n<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ebb156 p-mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ebb156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Total Knee Replacement is a well-established surgical procedure carried out using advanced surgical techniques in a fully equipped operating theatre, following strict safety, sterility, and quality protocols.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35b90e5 p-mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35b90e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The procedure generally involves the following steps:<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The patient is administered spinal or general anesthesia, determined after thorough medical evaluation.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A carefully planned incision is made over the knee to access the joint.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The damaged cartilage and affected bone surfaces are precisely removed.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The knee joint is accurately shaped to receive the prosthetic components.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">High-quality metal and medical-grade plastic implants are positioned to replicate the natural knee joint.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Joint alignment, stability, and range of motion are meticulously assessed.<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The incision is closed with sutures or staples, and a sterile dressing is applied.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeb8b45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"aeb8b45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"left\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"mb-0 \">Recovery<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e48119 p-mb-0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e48119\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Advancements in surgical techniques, anesthesia, and post-operative care have significantly improved recovery following Total Knee Replacement. Most patients are encouraged to begin assisted mobilization within 24 to 48 hours after surgery, under medical supervision.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Mild pain, swelling, and stiffness are expected during the initial recovery phase and are effectively managed with appropriate medications, ice therapy, and a structured physiotherapy program. Surgical dressings are changed as recommended, and stitches or staples are removed once satisfactory wound healing has occurred.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>With adherence to rehabilitation protocols and medical guidance, patients typically experience steady improvement in strength, mobility, and overall knee function.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ebafdac elementor-widget elementor-widget-themeht-heading\" data-id=\"ebafdac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"themeht-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n        <div class=\"left\">\r\n\r\n          <h3 class=\"mb-0 \">Common FAQs<\/h3>       \r\n\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-098d168 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"098d168\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1001\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1001\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-view\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-hide\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who needs Total Knee Replacement surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1001\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1001\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended for patients with severe knee pain, stiffness, or deformity due to advanced arthritis or joint damage that does not improve with non-surgical treatment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1002\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1002\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-view\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-hide\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is Total Knee Replacement a painful procedure?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1002\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1002\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain is well controlled with modern anesthesia, medications, and pain management protocols. Post-operative discomfort gradually reduces with physiotherapy and recovery.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1003\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1003\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-view\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-hide\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">When can I start walking after surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1003\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1003\"><p>Most patients are encouraged to begin assisted walking within 24 hours following surgery, under physiotherapy supervision.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1004\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1004\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-view\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-hide\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does age determine eligibility for knee replacement surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1004\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1004\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The decision is based on the severity of pain, loss of function, and extent of joint damage\u2014not age alone.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1005\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1005\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-view\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"flaticon flaticon-hide\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can both knees be replaced at the same time?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1005\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1005\"><p>Yes, in selected patients, bilateral knee replacement may be safely performed after evaluation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Total Knee Replacement? Total Knee Replacement (TKR), also known as knee arthroplasty, is an advanced surgical procedure performed to treat severely damaged or degenerated knee joints. It is most commonly recommended for patients with advanced osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, or chronic knee pain and stiffness that significantly limit daily activities and do not respond to non-surgical treatments. During the procedure, the damaged cartilage and bone surfaces of the knee joint are carefully removed and replaced with precision-engineered artificial components, designed to restore smooth movement, stability, and long-term pain relief. Why Total Knee Replacement? As knee cartilage wears down, the joint surfaces lose their smooth cushioning, causing bone-on-bone contact, pain, swelling, deformity, and restricted movement. Total Knee Replacement effectively eliminates the source of pain and restores joint alignment and function. \u00a0 With modern surgical techniques and high-quality implants, this procedure offers predictable pain relief, improved mobility, and a significant improvement in quality of life, enabling patients to return to their routine activities with greater comfort and confidence. How is Total Knee Replacement Performed? Total Knee Replacement is a well-established surgical procedure carried out using advanced surgical techniques in a fully equipped operating theatre, following strict safety, sterility, and quality protocols. The procedure generally involves the following steps: \u00a0 The patient is administered spinal or general anesthesia, determined after thorough medical evaluation. A carefully planned incision is made over the knee to access the joint. The damaged cartilage and affected bone surfaces are precisely removed. The knee joint is accurately shaped to receive the prosthetic components. High-quality metal and medical-grade plastic implants are positioned to replicate the natural knee joint. Joint alignment, stability, and range of motion are meticulously assessed. The incision is closed with sutures or staples, and a sterile dressing is applied. Recovery Advancements in surgical techniques, anesthesia, and post-operative care have significantly improved recovery following Total Knee Replacement. Most patients are encouraged to begin assisted mobilization within 24 to 48 hours after surgery, under medical supervision. \u00a0 Mild pain, swelling, and stiffness are expected during the initial recovery phase and are effectively managed with appropriate medications, ice therapy, and a structured physiotherapy program. Surgical dressings are changed as recommended, and stitches or staples are removed once satisfactory wound healing has occurred. \u00a0 With adherence to rehabilitation protocols and medical guidance, patients typically experience steady improvement in strength, mobility, and overall knee function. Common FAQs Who needs Total Knee Replacement surgery? It is recommended for patients with severe knee pain, stiffness, or deformity due to advanced arthritis or joint damage that does not improve with non-surgical treatment. Is Total Knee Replacement a painful procedure? Pain is well controlled with modern anesthesia, medications, and pain management protocols. Post-operative discomfort gradually reduces with physiotherapy and recovery. When can I start walking after surgery? Most patients are encouraged to begin assisted walking within 24 hours following surgery, under physiotherapy supervision. Does age determine eligibility for knee replacement surgery? No. The decision is based on the severity of pain, loss of function, and extent of joint damage\u2014not age alone. Can both knees be replaced at the same time? Yes, in selected patients, bilateral knee replacement may be safely performed after evaluation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5209,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_theme","service_category":[44],"class_list":["post-4750","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","service_category-heart"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/4750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4750"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/4750\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4784,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/4750\/revisions\/4784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thegcdigital.com\/drnikhiliyer\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_category?post=4750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}