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Chronic knee or hip pain steals independence. Explore treatment paths below and decide if surgery is right for you. Each section covers symptoms, candidacy, procedure steps, recovery timeline and FAQs.

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TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT (TKA)

Overview

Living with knee arthritis can feel like walking on broken glass. Total Knee Arthroplasty replaces the diseased joint surfaces with medical-grade implants, relieving pain and restoring alignment.

Who Benefits

Severe arthritis in multiple compartments Night/rest pain Failure of meds, injections, or physio

Procedure Snapshot

60–90 minutes under spinal-epidural Computer-guided alignment Stand within 24 hours

Recovery Timeline

Stairs: 3–4 weeks Routine activity: 6 weeks Full strength: up to 12 weeks

Longevity & Safety

15+ years in 90%+ cases ~1% infection risk

FAQ

On day of surgery patient is allowed to walk full weight bearing

Patient will be operated under anesthesia so essentially a painfree procedure.

25 years

No

Still unsure which treatment is right for you?

Dr. Karthik M S can help you understand your options — surgical or non-surgical.

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