Surgical Care
TKR Surgery
Summary: Advanced total knee arthroplasty at SDM Hospital to eliminate severe joint pain, correct arthritis damage, and restore smooth, everyday mobility
The Department of Orthopedics at SDM Hospital offers premier surgical care for individuals suffering from debilitating knee pain, specializing in Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery. Also known as total knee arthroplasty, this highly successful and well-established orthopedic procedure is primarily used to treat severe knee joint damage caused by advanced osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or significant joint trauma. When conservative treatments like medications and physical therapy no longer provide relief, TKR serves as a definitive solution to reclaim an active, pain-free life.
Our expert orthopedic surgeons use high-precision techniques to rebuild your joint:
- Joint Resurfacing: Carefully removing the diseased, worn-out bone and cartilage from the ends of the thigh bone and shin bone.
- Prosthetic Implantation: Replacing the damaged surfaces with state-of-the-art metal and medical-grade plastic components that mimic natural knee mechanics.
- Alignment Correction: Restoring proper leg alignment to distribute weight evenly and reduce wear on the new joint.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common reason is severe, chronic joint damage and pain caused by advanced osteoarthritis, which severely limits daily activities and does not respond to non-surgical treatments.
The damaged bone and cartilage are replaced with high-quality, biocompatible implants made of durable metal alloys and high-density medical plastics designed to glide smoothly.
With modern surgical techniques and early mobilization protocols at SDM Hospital, most patients begin walking with supportive aids within 24 hours of surgery and return to normal daily walks in about 4 to 6 weeks.