Armando Said:

How important is physio therapy after a complete knee joint replacement surgery ?

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Prompt follow up with physiotherapy is crucial to success after a knee replacement. If you don't get the proper therapy in time it can lead to permanent reduction in joint mobility and range of motion. Sounds like you are already having reduced abiliies and need to get started as soon as possble. It is worth the discomfort.

Jerry Said:

Where can i get low cost knee joint replacement surgery?

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The cost of knee joint replacement surgery is very low in India as compared to USA,UK and Canada. You can get the surgery done there in a fraction of cost of what would you pay in USA or private UK

There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges orthopaedic surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.

I have also read that they arrange financing for american and canadian patients as all surgery is not covered by insurance or by NHS in the UK.They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your knee joint replacement surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.

My cousin also got her hip replacement surgery for in India through the forerunners healthcare .She is more than very happy with the results.She is totally pain free now.She just paid 25% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company. hope this helps.
I strongly recommend this company to you as you are willing to travel abroad and get the surgery at low cost.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

June Said:

If you needed heart surgery or joint replacement surgery would you travel out of USA to have the surgery?

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And what do you do when there's a problem, fly back?

Christina Said:

How would you know if you have dislocated your prosthetic hip joint after hip replacement surgery?

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"Hip dislocation is usually accompanied by a pop or noise, and by pain the groin and/or buttocks. The affected leg will feel and look either much shorter or occasionally much longer. The foot may be rotated either outward or inward. Patients are often unable to bear weight or walk on the affected hip. A hip dislocation is not life threatening but should be treated promptly.

Dislocation is confirmed by x-ray. If the hip is dislocated, it is usually reduced (put back into position) under general anaesthetic This procedure is called a closed reduction; a surgical incision is not required. Usually, you are released to go home that same day.
Very rarely, the hip cannot be relocated by closed reduction and an open reduction is required. The procedure is done through an incision and requires a few days in hospital."
http://www.joint-replacements.com/hip%20…

By all accounts, if you actually dislocated you would KNOW it. It would likely be followed by a 911 call, a trip to an ER in an ambulance, and being placed under anesthesia so the joint can be reduced.

Adam Said:

What None Blood Thinning pain med. can I take weeks prior Joint Replacement Surgery?

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cocodamol 500/30
i think this is the strongest they do and as far as i know they don't thin the blood
good luck for the surgery

Ben Said:

After surgery, a joint replacement, why is it importatnt to continue IV fluids?

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I don't want to disappoint you, but I have no Idea.

Oscar Said:

What are the complications for knee joint replacement surgery..?

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I have several friends and relatives (some elderly, some are youngsters in their 50s). Most have gone very well. A few had problems. In my opinion, the patient needs to do everything they can to make it be a success. The factors are health, weight, desire to make it work and the surgeon doing the surgery (look to the doctor that the doctors go to themselves).

Lose the weight well before the surgery. This will help with the patient who has diabetes as well. Understand, that it is going to hurt and the best way to insure a proper healing is to follow the directions of the PT and doctor. If the patient slacks off because it hurts to do the physical therapy the healing is going to take longer and may not heal properly. Don't overdo it. I know someone who was bragging how they outdid all the other patients in therapy and ended up setting the healing process back as a result.

One friend had lost a lot of weight, prior to having the first knee replaced and it was a success. When the next knee was replaced, they had regained the weight and as a result they weren't able to do as much of the required therapy at a time. That knee still gives them problems and coincidentally that person is still overweight and gaining. My advice is that the patient should do what ever they can to help the healing process and ensure a successful surgery.